Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena vs Yes Prep - Southeast
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena
Pasadena · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
147 students
Yes Prep - Southeast
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
854 students
| Measure | Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena Pasadena, Texas | Yes Prep - Southeast Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3976 of 4,686 | #650 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #40541 of 50,301 | #7623 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 147 | 854 |
| Enrollment | 147 | 854 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 59% |
| Math proficiency | – | 64% |
| city | Pasadena | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yes Prep - Southeast scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 26.8).
- •Yes Prep - Southeast does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.7% vs 94.6%).
- •Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.5).
- •Yes Prep - Southeast is the larger school with 854 students compared with 147.
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 Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena better than Yes Prep - Southeast?
On the Success Index (US), Yes Prep - Southeast ranks higher (52.9 vs 26.8 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 Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena and Yes Prep - Southeast?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena: 147. Yes Prep - Southeast: 854. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena and Yes Prep - Southeast rank in Texas?
Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena is 3976th of 4,686 and Yes Prep - Southeast is 650th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).