Serving 948 students in grades 6-12, Yes Prep - Northside ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 948 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yes Prep - Northside's student population of 948 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
948 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Yes Prep - Northside ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yes Prep - Northside is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7147 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
92%
54%
Black
7%
13%
White
1%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Pride
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yes Prep - Northside's ranking?
Yes Prep - Northside is ranked #7147 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Yes Prep - Northside often compared to?
Yes Prep - Northsideis often viewed alongside schools like Lanier Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yes Prep - Northside?
The graduation rate of Yes Prep - Northside is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Yes Prep - Northside?
948 students attend Yes Prep - Northside.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Yes Prep - Northside students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yes Prep - Northside?
Yes Prep - Northside has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yes Prep - Northside offer ?
Yes Prep - Northside offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Yes Prep - Northside part of?
Yes Prep - Northside is part of Yes Prep Public Schools Inc.
In what neighborhood is Yes Prep - Northside located?
Yes Prep - Northside is located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 60 other public schools located in Northside.
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