Serving 354 students in grades 6-9, Yes Prep - Northwest 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 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-9
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yes Prep - Northwest's student population of 354 students has grown by 145% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 177% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yes Prep - Northwest ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yes Prep - Northwest is 0.40, 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
#4686 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
76%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yes Prep - Northwest's ranking?
Yes Prep - Northwest is ranked #4686 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Yes Prep - Northwest?
354 students attend Yes Prep - Northwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Yes Prep - Northwest students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yes Prep - Northwest?
Yes Prep - Northwest has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yes Prep - Northwest offer ?
Yes Prep - Northwest offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Yes Prep - Northwest part of?
Yes Prep - Northwest is part of Yes Prep Public Schools Inc School District.
In what neighborhood is Yes Prep - Northwest located?
Yes Prep - Northwest is located in the Fairbanks And Northwest Crossing neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Fairbanks And Northwest Crossing.
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