Serving 914 students in grades 6-12, Yes Prep - Southside 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 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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: 914 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Yes Prep - Southside ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Yes Prep - Southside's student population of 914 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
914 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
Yes Prep - Southside 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 - Southside is 0.51, 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
#7422 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
60%
53%
Black
37%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Yes Prep - Southside is ranked #7422 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Yes Prep - Southside often compared to?
Yes Prep - Southsideis often viewed alongside schools like Jones Futures Academy, Mount Carmel Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Yes Prep - Southside?
914 students attend Yes Prep - Southside.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Yes Prep - Southside students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yes Prep - Southside?
Yes Prep - Southside has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yes Prep - Southside offer ?
Yes Prep - Southside offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Yes Prep - Southside part of?
Yes Prep - Southside is part of Yes Prep Public Schools Inc School District.
In what neighborhood is Yes Prep - Southside located?
Yes Prep - Southside is located in the South Side neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 26 other public schools located in South Side.
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