Very Good
#1762 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 21% in state
Yes Prep - Hobby
Middle School · YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC
8787 TALLYHO RD, Houston, TX 77061
Enrollment
576
Student-Teacher
16.5:1
Score
7.8
Grades
6th – 10th
Enrollment
576
Student-Teacher
16.5:1
Score
7.8
Grades
6th – 10th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#1,762 of 8,552
In Houston
#96 of 723
public schools
In district
#3 of 21
YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC
Academic growth
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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Yes Prep - Hobby
Middle School in Houston · grades 6th – 10th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Yes Prep - Hobby
Yes Prep - Hobby is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC. Yes Prep - Hobby serves approximately 576 students, and covers grades 6th-10th, and has a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Yes Prep - Hobby has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,762 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Yes Prep - Hobby show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Yes Prep - Hobby is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Yes Prep - Hobby — Students at Yes Prep - Hobby score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
88%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.9/10.
How Yes Prep - Hobby Compares
See how Yes Prep - Hobby performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
8787 TALLYHO RD, Houston, TX 77061
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Yes Prep - Hobby may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. KIPP PRIME COLLEGE PREPARATORY (rated 6.7/10, 0.8 miles away), a more accessible option. Another option is STEVENSON MIDDLE (rated 5.9/10, 1.3 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, RICK SCHNEIDER MIDDLE (rated 5.4/10, 0.9 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Houston, see our Houston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - HOUSTON HOBBY Dallas | 0.1 mi | 2.8 |
| KIPP CLIMB ACADEMY Houston | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| KIPP PRIME COLLEGE PREPARATORY Houston | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| RICK SCHNEIDER MIDDLE Houston | 0.9 mi | 5.4 |
| SOUTH HOUSTON EL So Houston | 1.0 mi | 3.4 |
| SOUTH HOUSTON INT So Houston | 1.0 mi | 5.4 |
| PREMIER H S - HOUSTON - HOBBY Lewisville | 1.2 mi | 2.1 |
| MATTHYS EL South Houston | 1.2 mi | 4.3 |
| BONNER EL Houston | 1.3 mi | 5.9 |
| STEVENSON MIDDLE Houston | 1.3 mi | 5.9 |
| A & B NURSERY SCHOOL Houston | 1.5 mi | — |
| LEWIS EL Houston | 1.5 mi | 6.7 |
| BELLFORT EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Houston | 1.8 mi | 5.2 |
| ORTIZ MIDDLE Houston | 1.8 mi | 4.6 |
| FREEMAN EL Houston | 1.8 mi | 4.2 |
| JESSUP EL Houston | 2.1 mi | 5.3 |
| CHAVEZ H S Houston | 2.1 mi | 5.1 |
| PATTERSON EL Houston | 2.0 mi | 6.4 |
| ST AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Houston | 2.0 mi | 6.5 |
| BETA ACADEMY Houston | 2.1 mi | 4.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 77061 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$44,520
Median Home Value
$215,200
Median Rent
$973/mo
Population
24,238
College Educated
15.4%
Homeownership
39.4%
Avg Commute
30.4 min
Poverty Rate
21.4%
Median Age
34.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Yes Prep - Hobby
What grades does Yes Prep - Hobby serve?
Yes Prep - Hobby serves students in grades 6th through 10th.
How many students attend Yes Prep - Hobby?
Yes Prep - Hobby has an enrollment of approximately 576 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yes Prep - Hobby?
The student-teacher ratio at Yes Prep - Hobby is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yes Prep - Hobby rank in TX?
Yes Prep - Hobby ranks #1,762 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Yes Prep - Hobby's MySchoolScout rating?
Yes Prep - Hobby has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Yes Prep - Hobby?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yes Prep - Hobby has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Yes Prep - Hobby a charter school?
Yes, Yes Prep - Hobby is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Yes Prep - Hobby a Title I school?
No, Yes Prep - Hobby is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yes Prep - Hobby?
88.0% of students at Yes Prep - Hobby qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 10th
- Enrollment
- 576
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 88.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (713) 842-5600
Resources & Links
District
YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC- District Enrollment
- 17,622
- Schools in District
- 21
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,353
- District Rank
- #3 of 21
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