Blackshear El vs Young Women's College Prep Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 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
Young Women's College Prep Academy
Houston · Public high · Grades 6–12
494 students
| Measure | Blackshear El Houston, Texas | Young Women's College Prep Academy Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3867 of 4,686 | #423 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #39683 of 50,301 | #5596 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 257 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 60% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Young Women's College Prep Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 28.2).
- •Young Women's College Prep Academy does better on math proficiency (60% vs 37%).
- •Young Women's College Prep Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •Young Women's College Prep Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 97.7%).
- •Blackshear El does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 19.0).
- •Young Women's College Prep Academy is the larger school with 494 students compared with 257.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Blackshear El better than Young Women's College Prep Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Young Women's College Prep Academy ranks higher (60.9 vs 28.2 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 Young Women's College Prep Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackshear El: 257. Young Women's College Prep Academy: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackshear El and Young Women's College Prep Academy rank in Texas?
Blackshear El is 3867th of 4,686 and Young Women's College Prep Academy is 423rd of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).