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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- 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
Top Rankings
Yes Prep - Northside ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Yes Prep - Northside's student population of 948 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
948 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
School Mascot
The Pride
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 0.17, 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
91%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Pride
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
91% of Yes Prep - Northside students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 School District.
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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