Foster El vs Yes Prep - Southside
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foster El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students
Yes Prep - Southside
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
860 students
| Measure | Foster El Houston, Texas | Yes Prep - Southside Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2317 of 4,686 | #1131 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #29061 of 50,301 | #11876 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 334 | 860 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 860 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foster El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 36.4).
- •Yes Prep - Southside does better on math proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Foster El does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 34%).
- •Yes Prep - Southside does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.9% vs 100%).
- •Yes Prep - Southside does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.7).
- •Yes Prep - Southside is the larger school with 860 students compared with 334.
- •Foster El is a public school while Yes Prep - Southside 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 Foster El better than Yes Prep - Southside?
On the Success Index (US), Foster El ranks higher (44.3 vs 36.4 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 Foster El and Yes Prep - Southside?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster El: 334. Yes Prep - Southside: 860. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster El and Yes Prep - Southside rank in Texas?
Foster El is 2317th of 4,686 and Yes Prep - Southside is 1131st of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).