Very Good
#1762 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 21% in state
Yes Prep - Hobby
Middle School · Yes Prep Public Schools Inc · Houston, TX
A charter middle school in Houston, TX where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8787 TALLYHO RD, Houston, TX 77061
- Math 31% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Yes Prep - Hobby score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Yes Prep - Hobby sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$44,520
Median home value
$215,200
Median rent
$973/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
39.4%
Poverty rate
21.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77061; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Prime College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 5–8 | 0.8 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Rick Schneider MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 5–6 | 0.9 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| South Houston IntEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 7–8 | 1.0 mi | 567 | Compare → |
| Stevenson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 1,117 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Yes Prep Public Schools Inc
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #3 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.
Yes Prep - Hobby is listed in YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yes Prep - Hobby
Yes Prep - Hobby is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of Yes Prep Public Schools Inc, serving approximately 576 students in grades 6th-10th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,762 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 10th
- Enrollment
- 576
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (713) 842-5600
- Area population (ZIP 77061)
- 24,238
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 77061; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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