Yellowstone College Preparatory

Summary:

Yellowstone College Preparatory is a public charter middle school in Houston, Texas serving 199 students in grades 6-9. The school has a predominantly African American student population and is part of the KIPP Texas Public Schools district, which is ranked 945 out of 968 districts in the state.

Despite spending significantly more per student than the state average, Yellowstone College Preparatory consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Texas middle schools academically. The school's STAAR test scores are well below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, only 8.57% of 6th graders scored proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 37.1%. The school also has relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 0.9% to 2.7% in recent years.

Interestingly, nearby schools serving similar student populations, such as KIPP Liberation College Preparatory, Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan, and Project Chrysalis Middle, are able to achieve much higher academic outcomes than Yellowstone College Preparatory. This suggests that the school may need to re-evaluate its strategies and practices to better support the academic success of its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-9

3000 Trulley St Ste 200
Houston, TX 77004

(713) 655-0596

District: Yellowstone College Preparatory

SchoolDigger Rank:
2209^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,174

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 272

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.9%

Hispanic:

3.7%

White:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Yellowstone College Preparatory ranks worse than 93.6% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.26. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (94.9%), Hispanic (3.7%), American Indian (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Yellowstone College Preparatory is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Yellowstone College Preparatory employs 19.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Yellowstone College Preparatory is $14,174.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Yellowstone College Preparatory:

SchoolDigger ranks Yellowstone College Preparatory 2209^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Yellowstone College Preparatory in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Yellowstone College Preparatory:

SchoolDigger ranks Yellowstone College Preparatory 945^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Yellowstone College Preparatory

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Rank History for all students at Yellowstone College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	12.99	2052^nd	2193	6.4%
2021	13.66	2068^th	2252	8.2%
2022	26.11	1767^th	2254	21.6%
2023	11.21	2183^rd	2330	6.3%
2024	12.26	2209^th	2361	6.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Yellowstone College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.98	1673^rd	1815	7.8%
2024	16.10	1788^th	1881	4.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Yellowstone College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	13.82	1992^nd	2073	3.9%
2021	18.36	1980^th	2172	8.8%
2022	32.01	1647^th	2220	25.8%
2023	15.17	2095^th	2251	6.9%
2024	13.62	2122^nd	2224	4.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Yellowstone College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	10.12	1981^st	2047	3.2%
2021	14.82	1979^th	2151	8.0%
2022	22.57	1860^th	2221	16.3%
2023	10.79	2131^st	2241	4.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Yellowstone College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	16.54	1979^th	2058	3.8%
2021	25.13	1821^st	2118	14.0%
2022	35.76	1466^th	2182	32.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Yellowstone College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	18.74	1847^th	2069	10.7%
2021	13.37	2034^th	2168	6.2%
2022	33.51	1523^rd	2228	31.6%
2023	13.34	2078^th	2245	7.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Yellowstone College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	25.03	980^th	1193	17.9%
2021	25.04	1024^th	1213	15.6%
2022	41.42	677^th	1251	45.9%
2023	22.90	1066^th	1273	16.3%
2024	18.07	1183^rd	1271	6.9%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Yellowstone College Preparatory

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	0	221	3	0	3	227
2020	1	264	6	1	1	273
2021	0	228	2	0	0	230
2022	0	154	0	2	1	157
2023	0	190	5	2	2	199
2024	2	258	10	2	0	272

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Yellowstone College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	227	15.3	14.8	91.6
2020	273	18.1	15.0	88.6
2021	230	17.2	13.3	95.7
2022	157	13.3	11.7	96.2
2023	199	14.7	13.4	97
2024	272	19.9	13.6	98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Yellowstone College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	227	15.3	14.8	91.6
2020	273	18.1	15.0	88.6
2021	230	17.2	13.3	95.7
2022	157	13.3	11.7	96.2
2023	199	14.7	13.4	97
2024	272	19.9	13.6	98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Yellowstone College Preparatory

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,560 (16.2%)	$8,080 (83.8%)	$9,640
2020	$2,964 (24.6%)	$9,101 (75.4%)	$12,065
2021	$2,926 (20.6%)	$11,248 (79.4%)	$14,174

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Yellowstone College Preparatory

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2052^nd of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 2183^rd of 2330 Middle schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Yellowstone College Preparatory)	4	28	24%
6th Grade Reading (Yellowstone College Preparatory)	4	28	24%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Yellowstone College Preparatory)	10	8	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Yellowstone College Preparatory)	10	8	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Yellowstone College Preparatory)	33	27	6%
7th Grade Reading (Yellowstone College Preparatory)	33	27	6%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Yellowstone College Preparatory)	14	12	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Yellowstone College Preparatory)	14	12	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Yellowstone College Preparatory)	38	25	13%
8th Grade Reading (Yellowstone College Preparatory)	38	25	13%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Yellowstone College Preparatory)	32	22	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (Yellowstone College Preparatory)	32	22	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Yellowstone College Preparatory)	18	4	14%
8th Grade Science (Yellowstone College Preparatory)	18	4	14%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Yellowstone College Preparatory)	5	10	5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Yellowstone College Preparatory)	5	10	5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	227	199	12.3%
African American	221	190	14%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	5	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.6%	97%	5.4%

Schools Near Yellowstone College Preparatory

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Yellowstone College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-9	3000 Trulley St Ste 200	Houston	77004	Harris County	Yellowstone College Preparatory	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 655-0596	272	20	13.6	98.9%	2 (0.7%)	258 (94.9%)	10 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.3	2209^th of 2361 public middle schools	6.4%		11.2	2183^rd of 2330 public middle schools	6.3%	26	15.6	40.0	52.2		17.1	31.1	35.3		8.6	14.9	10.3		8.7	7.3	$14,174	$2,926	$11,248
Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan	Public, Magnet	6-8	2610 Elgin St	Houston	77004	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 942-1932	313	25	12.3	75.7%	10 (3.2%)	187 (59.7%)	100 (31.9%)	9 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.9%)	71.9	498^th of 2361 public middle schools	78.9%		66.8	612^th of 2330 public middle schools	73.7%	114	90.2				67.9	68.1	68.0		28.0	21.9	68.8		64.1	41.8	$10,136	$1,059	$9,077
A+ Unlimited Potential - University	Public, Charter	6-8	2410 Hamilton	Houston	77004	Harris County	A+ Unlimited Potential	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 204-3837	150	10	14.6	82.7%	4 (2.7%)	82 (54.7%)	57 (38.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.0%)	35.4	1557^th of 2361 public middle schools	34.1%		39.6	1406^th of 2330 public middle schools	39.7%	151	48.0				31.7	47.1	67.3		15.0	24.0	4.0		32.7	18.4	$12,513	$1,291	$11,221
Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech Academy At Rusk	Public, Magnet	6-8	2805 Garrow St	Houston	77003	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 226-4543	350	28	12.5	75.7%	8 (2.3%)	40 (11.4%)	298 (85.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	50.9	1025^th of 2361 public middle schools	56.6%		46	1178^th of 2330 public middle schools	49.4%	153	77.1				57.5	53.8	52.5		28.8	36.6	48.2		44.1	17.8	$11,721	$1,240	$10,481
Project Chrysalis Middle	Public	6-8	4528 Leeland	Houston	77023	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 924-1700	252	23	10.9	77.0%	3 (1.2%)	5 (2.0%)	240 (95.2%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92.7	97^th of 2361 public middle schools	95.9%		81	316^th of 2330 public middle schools	86.4%	219	100.0				76.5	79.3	85.9		64.2	58.5	90.3		72.9	52.9	$8,175	$852	$7,322
Navarro Middle	Public	6-8	5100 Polk St	Houston	77023	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 924-1760	487	32	15.1	99.0%	10 (2.1%)	35 (7.2%)	439 (90.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15.8	2131^st of 2361 public middle schools	9.7%		18.9	2023^rd of 2330 public middle schools	13.2%	108	100.0				28.1	28.0	31.2		19.7	11.4	20.4		23.7	5.2	$10,626	$814	$9,812
Ripley House Middle Campus	Public, Charter	6-8	4410 Navigation Blvd	Houston	77011	Harris County	Bakerripley Community Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 315-6480	168	12	14.0	74.4%	1 (0.6%)	9 (5.4%)	157 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.7	2102^nd of 2361 public middle schools	11.0%		17.5	2050^th of 2330 public middle schools	12.0%	52	66.7				34.8	23.2	35.6		19.6	17.9	15.9		15.3	10.2	$15,804	$566	$15,238
KIPP Intrepid Preparatory	Public, Charter	5-8	5402 Lawndale St	Houston	77023	Harris County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 879-3100	488	22	22.1	94.1%	4 (0.8%)	8 (1.6%)	473 (96.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	36	1526^th of 2361 public middle schools	35.4%		30.6	1702^nd of 2330 public middle schools	27.0%	176	25.2			30.9	50.4	46.2	57.1	16.3	17.4	27.7		28.5	26.1	13.5	$9,765	$1,041	$8,724
KIPP Liberation College Preparatory	Public, Charter	5-8	5400 Mlk Jr Blvd	Houston	77021	Harris County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 230-0564	435	20	21.7	92.9%	4 (0.9%)	286 (65.7%)	131 (30.1%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	25.2	1876^th of 2361 public middle schools	20.5%		32	1664^th of 2330 public middle schools	28.6%	212	19.5			31.0	46.3	35.1	43.2	16.0	14.8	20.6		3.0	26.1	10.2	$10,644	$961	$9,683
Secondary Daep	Public	6-8	1510 Jensen Dr	Houston	77020	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(713) 556-4988	59	21	2.7	98.3%	4 (6.8%)	20 (33.9%)	35 (59.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.5	2321^st of 2361 public middle schools	1.7%		4.4	2304^th of 2330 public middle schools	1.1%	17					26.9	18.8	2.2		7.4	7.1	2.3		0.0	0.0	$644,162	$875	$643,287

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In the 2023-24 school year, 272 students attended Yellowstone College Preparatory.

What is the racial makeup of Yellowstone College Preparatory?

Students at Yellowstone College Preparatory are 95% African American, 4% Hispanic.

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Yellowstone College Preparatory ranks in the bottom 6.4% of Texas middle schools.

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