Yes Prep - Hobby

8787 Tallyho Rd
Houston, TX 77061
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 482 students in grades 6-9, Yes Prep - Hobby ranks in the bottom 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 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-9
  • Enrollment: 482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Yes Prep - Hobby's student population of 482 students has grown by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 64% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
482 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Yes Prep - Hobby 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 - Hobby is 0.46, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4217 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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43%
41%
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45%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Yes Prep - Hobby and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
71%
53%
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Black
11%
13%
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White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yes Prep - Hobby's ranking?
Yes Prep - Hobby is ranked #4217 out of 8,188 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Yes Prep - Hobby?
482 students attend Yes Prep - Hobby.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Yes Prep - Hobby students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yes Prep - Hobby?
Yes Prep - Hobby has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yes Prep - Hobby offer ?
Yes Prep - Hobby offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Yes Prep - Hobby part of?
Yes Prep - Hobby is part of Yes Prep Public Schools Inc School District.
In what neighborhood is Yes Prep - Hobby located?
Yes Prep - Hobby is located in the Southeast Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 13 other public schools located in Southeast Houston.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-9
  • Enrollment: 482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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