Bush El vs Yes Prep - West
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bush El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
780 students
Yes Prep - West
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
990 students
| Measure | Bush El Houston, Texas | Yes Prep - West Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3942 of 4,686 | #980 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #40304 of 50,301 | #10488 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 780 | 990 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 990 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 57% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yes Prep - West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 27.1).
- •Yes Prep - West does better on math proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Yes Prep - West does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Bush El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 93.2%).
- •Bush El does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.5).
- •Yes Prep - West is the larger school with 990 students compared with 780.
- •Bush El is a public school while Yes Prep - West 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 Bush El better than Yes Prep - West?
On the Success Index (US), Yes Prep - West ranks higher (42.0 vs 27.1 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 Bush El and Yes Prep - West?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bush El: 780. Yes Prep - West: 990. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bush El and Yes Prep - West rank in Texas?
Bush El is 3942nd of 4,686 and Yes Prep - West is 980th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).