Blackshear El vs Yellowstone College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackshear El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
257 students
Yellowstone College Preparatory
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–10
321 students
| Measure | Blackshear El Houston, Texas | Yellowstone College Preparatory Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3867 of 4,686 | #1588 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #39683 of 50,301 | #13295 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–10 |
| Students | 257 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 15% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackshear El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.2 vs 22.7).
- •Blackshear El does better on math proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- •Blackshear El does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Yellowstone College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 97.7%).
- •Blackshear El does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.3).
- •Yellowstone College Preparatory is the larger school with 321 students compared with 257.
- •Blackshear El 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 Blackshear El better than Yellowstone College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Blackshear El ranks higher (28.2 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 Blackshear El and Yellowstone College Preparatory?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackshear El: 257. Yellowstone College Preparatory: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackshear El and Yellowstone College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Blackshear El is 3867th of 4,686 and Yellowstone College Preparatory is 1588th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).