Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan vs Yellowstone College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 885 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
306 students
Yellowstone College Preparatory
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–10
321 students
| Measure | Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan Houston, Texas | Yellowstone College Preparatory Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #474 of 1,684 | #1588 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #5197 of 15,369 | #13295 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–10 |
| Students | 306 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 15% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 22.7).
- •Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan does better on math proficiency (57% vs 15%).
- •Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 21%).
- •Yellowstone College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 70.3%).
- •Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.3).
- •Yellowstone College Preparatory is the larger school with 321 students compared with 306.
- •Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan is a public school while Yellowstone College Preparatory is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan better than Yellowstone College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan ranks higher (61.2 vs 22.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan and Yellowstone College Preparatory?
About 885 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan: 306. Yellowstone College Preparatory: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan and Yellowstone College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan is 474th of 1,684 and Yellowstone College Preparatory is 1588th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).