Very Good
#2630 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 31% in state
Yellowstone College Preparatory
Middle School · Yellowstone College Preparatory · Houston, TX
A charter middle school in Houston, TX where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3000 TRULLEY ST STE 200, Houston, TX 77004
- Math 12% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Yellowstone College Preparatory score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Yellowstone College Preparatory sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,901
Median home value
$384,100
Median rent
$1,320/mo
College educated
57.1%
Homeownership
37.7%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine Academy at RyanEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| A+ Unlimited Potential - UniversityCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at RuskEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Project Chrysalis MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 252 | 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.
Yellowstone College Preparatory
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,045NCES 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.
Yellowstone College Preparatory is listed in YELLOWSTONE COLLEGE PREPARATORY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yellowstone College Preparatory
Yellowstone College Preparatory is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of Yellowstone College Preparatory, serving approximately 272 students in grades 6th-9th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,630 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yellowstone College Preparatory
What grades does Yellowstone College Preparatory serve?
Yellowstone College Preparatory serves students in grades 6th through 9th.
How many students attend Yellowstone College Preparatory?
Yellowstone College Preparatory has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yellowstone College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Yellowstone College Preparatory is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yellowstone College Preparatory rank in TX?
Yellowstone College Preparatory ranks #2,630 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Yellowstone College Preparatory's MySchoolScout rating?
Yellowstone College Preparatory has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Yellowstone College Preparatory?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yellowstone College Preparatory has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Yellowstone College Preparatory a charter school?
Yes, Yellowstone College Preparatory is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Yellowstone College Preparatory a Title I school?
No, Yellowstone College Preparatory is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yellowstone College Preparatory?
98.9% of students at Yellowstone College Preparatory 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
- 6th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 272
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (713) 655-0596
- Area population (ZIP 77004)
- 35,866
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 77004; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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