Petersen El vs Yes Prep - Southwest
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Petersen El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
Yes Prep - Southwest
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,060 students
| Measure | Petersen El Houston, Texas | Yes Prep - Southwest Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3879 of 4,686 | #890 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #39760 of 50,301 | #9703 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 357 | 1,060 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 1,060 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 71% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yes Prep - Southwest scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 28.1).
- •Yes Prep - Southwest does better on math proficiency (71% vs 42%).
- •Yes Prep - Southwest does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Yes Prep - Southwest does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 96.1%).
- •Petersen El does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.6).
- •Yes Prep - Southwest is the larger school with 1,060 students compared with 357.
- •Petersen El is a public school while Yes Prep - Southwest 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 Petersen El better than Yes Prep - Southwest?
On the Success Index (US), Yes Prep - Southwest ranks higher (45.0 vs 28.1 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 Petersen El and Yes Prep - Southwest?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Petersen El: 357. Yes Prep - Southwest: 1,060. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Petersen El and Yes Prep - Southwest rank in Texas?
Petersen El is 3879th of 4,686 and Yes Prep - Southwest is 890th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).