Kelso El vs Yes Prep - Southside
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 748 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelso El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
Yes Prep - Southside
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
860 students
| Measure | Kelso El Houston, Texas | Yes Prep - Southside Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4192 of 4,686 | #1131 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #42362 of 50,301 | #11876 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 364 | 860 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 860 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 53% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yes Prep - Southside scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.4 vs 23.9).
- •Yes Prep - Southside does better on math proficiency (53% vs 35%).
- •Yes Prep - Southside does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •Yes Prep - Southside does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.9% vs 98.9%).
- •Kelso El does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.1).
- •Yes Prep - Southside is the larger school with 860 students compared with 364.
- •Kelso 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 Kelso El better than Yes Prep - Southside?
On the Success Index (US), Yes Prep - Southside ranks higher (36.4 vs 23.9 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 Kelso El and Yes Prep - Southside?
About 748 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelso El: 364. Yes Prep - Southside: 860. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelso El and Yes Prep - Southside rank in Texas?
Kelso El is 4192nd of 4,686 and Yes Prep - Southside is 1131st of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).