Serving 1,060 students in grades 6-12, Yes Prep - Southwest ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 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 (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,060 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yes Prep - Southwest ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Yes Prep - Southwest's student population of 1,060 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,060 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yes Prep - Southwest ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yes Prep - Southwest is 0.11, 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
#2759 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
94%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yes Prep - Southwest's ranking?
Yes Prep - Southwest is ranked #2759 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yes Prep - Southwest?
The graduation rate of Yes Prep - Southwest is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Yes Prep - Southwest?
1,060 students attend Yes Prep - Southwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Yes Prep - Southwest students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yes Prep - Southwest?
Yes Prep - Southwest has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yes Prep - Southwest offer ?
Yes Prep - Southwest offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Yes Prep - Southwest part of?
Yes Prep - Southwest is part of Yes Prep Public Schools Inc.
In what neighborhood is Yes Prep - Southwest located?
Yes Prep - Southwest is located in the Garden Place To Almeda neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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