Serving 1,032 students in grades 6-12, Yes Prep - Brays Oaks ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 41%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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: 1,032 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yes Prep - Brays Oaks ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Yes Prep - Brays Oaks's student population of 1,032 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,032 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yes Prep - Brays Oaks ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yes Prep - Brays Oaks is 0.36, 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
#3854 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
79%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
14%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 - Brays Oaks's ranking?
Yes Prep - Brays Oaks is ranked #3854 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Yes Prep - Brays Oaks often compared to?
Yes Prep - Brays Oaksis often viewed alongside schools like Fondren Middle School, Yes Prep - Gulfton by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 - Brays Oaks?
The graduation rate of Yes Prep - Brays Oaks is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Yes Prep - Brays Oaks?
1,032 students attend Yes Prep - Brays Oaks.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Yes Prep - Brays Oaks students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yes Prep - Brays Oaks?
Yes Prep - Brays Oaks has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yes Prep - Brays Oaks offer ?
Yes Prep - Brays Oaks offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Yes Prep - Brays Oaks part of?
Yes Prep - Brays Oaks is part of Yes Prep Public Schools Inc School District.
In what neighborhood is Yes Prep - Brays Oaks located?
Yes Prep - Brays Oaks is located in the Brays Oaks neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 8 other public schools located in Brays Oaks.
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