Matthys El vs Yes Prep - Hobby
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matthys El
South Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
457 students
Yes Prep - Hobby
Houston · Charter other · Grades 6–11
685 students
| Measure | Matthys El South Houston, Texas | Yes Prep - Hobby Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #3478 of 4,686 | – |
| National rank | #37047 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–11 |
| Students | 457 | 685 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 685 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | South Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yes Prep - Hobby does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.4% vs 89.7%).
- •Matthys El does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.3).
- •Yes Prep - Hobby is the larger school with 685 students compared with 457.
- •Matthys El is a public school while Yes Prep - Hobby 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 Matthys El better than Yes Prep - Hobby?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Matthys El and Yes Prep - Hobby?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between South Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matthys El: 457. Yes Prep - Hobby: 685. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matthys El and Yes Prep - Hobby rank in Texas?
Matthys El is 3478th of 4,686 and Yes Prep - Hobby is unranked among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).