Summary:
Zip code 77050 in Houston, TX, is home to three schools serving 2,216 students across elementary and high school grades, with a highly economically disadvantaged population where nearly 96% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Yes Prep North Forest stands out as the academic powerhouse in the area, consistently outperforming state averages in Algebra I, Biology, English I & II Reading, and U.S. History. This charter school, part of the Yes Prep Public Schools Inc district, has shown remarkable improvement, jumping from the 40th percentile to the 80th percentile in state rankings over three years, and boasts a 91.5% graduation rate. In contrast, the two elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) face more challenges. North Forest Elementary shows more promise with an upward trend from the 27th to 52nd percentile, while Marshall Elementary has stagnated in the low 30th percentile range. Both elementary schools share a critical weakness in 5th Grade Science, with proficiency rates around 13%—less than half the state average.
A significant gap exists in Spanish-language assessments, particularly at Marshall Elementary where 3rd and 4th grade Spanish Reading proficiency rates are as low as 5.88% and 11.11%. The absence of a dedicated middle school means students from North Forest and Marshall Elementary likely feed into Yes Prep North Forest for 6th grade, creating a unique pipeline where the charter high school handles the critical middle school transition. While Yes Prep's 6th and 7th grade reading scores are near state averages, its 8th grade reading scores significantly exceed them, suggesting students may need time to adjust before accelerating. Overall, the charter school model at Yes Prep North Forest is yielding strong results, while the elementary schools require targeted interventions in science and support for English Language Learners.
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