Serving 575 students in grades 6-11, 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 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-11
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (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 575 students has grown by 299% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 277% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-11
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Yes Prep - Northwest 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 - Northwest is 0.30, 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
#4853 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
83%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yes Prep - Northwest's ranking?
Yes Prep - Northwest is ranked #4853 out of 8,096 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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?
575 students attend Yes Prep - Northwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Yes Prep - Northwest students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yes Prep - Northwest?
Yes Prep - Northwest has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yes Prep - Northwest offer ?
Yes Prep - Northwest offers enrollment in grades 6-11
What school district is Yes Prep - Northwest part of?
Yes Prep - Northwest is part of Yes Preparatory Public Schools Inc.
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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