Below Average
#6597 of 8,552 schools in TX
Based on limited data
Southside EL
Elementary School · Yes Prep Public Schools Inc · Houston, TX
A Yes Prep Public Schools Inc charter elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5515 S LOOP E STE B, Houston, TX 77033
- Math 25% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Southside EL score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southside EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,081
Median home value
$98,300
Median rent
$1,204/mo
College educated
9.1%
Homeownership
59.1%
Poverty rate
34%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelso ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Hartsfield ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Kipp Peace ELCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 633 | Compare → |
| Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 458 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Yes Prep Public Schools Inc
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #21 of 21
- District spending per student
- $13,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Southside EL is listed in YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southside EL
Southside EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Yes Prep Public Schools Inc, serving approximately 606 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #6,597 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southside EL
What grades does Southside EL serve?
Southside EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Southside EL?
Southside EL has an enrollment of approximately 606 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside EL is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southside EL rank in TX?
Southside EL ranks #6,597 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Southside EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Southside EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Southside EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southside EL has 25% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Is Southside EL a charter school?
Yes, Southside EL is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Southside EL a Title I school?
No, Southside EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southside EL?
95.7% of students at Southside EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 606
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (713) 924-5300
- Area population (ZIP 77033)
- 28,079
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77033; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 STAAR; directory SY 2023–24
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