Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success, TX

Original Research by School Decision on Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success

Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success is a charter district operating eight campuses across Houston, Pasadena, and Brownsville, serving students from pre-K through grade twelve. The district emphasizes a community school model, weaving together academics, wraparound services, and family partnerships to reduce barriers to learning. For families, this translates to coordinated supports spanning early childhood through early-college and dual-credit high school pathways.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic, reflecting the communities it serves. The district enrolls a substantial overall population, with particular concentration in early grades through middle school and smaller enrollments in the high school grades. Chronic absenteeism runs slightly above the county median, though per-pupil spending sits in the upper range among Harris County's districts, suggesting meaningful investment in campus operations and student services.

On state assessments, the district's performance is mixed by grade and subject. In English language arts, fourth graders show stronger proficiency, while seventh grade struggles more significantly. Math proficiency dips noticeably in sixth grade before recovering in seventh. Science and social studies proficiency hover around the middle mark overall. These grade-level fluctuations suggest uneven learning trajectories that a parent may want to explore further with the school, particularly for students in the transitions to middle school. The district's overall proficiency index ranks in the top quartile among Harris County's districts, indicating that aggregate performance across all tested subjects and grades places RYSS ahead of most county peers.

The district's academic pathway strategy centers on early STEM access and college credit options. Students can engage with STEM-focused instruction from pre-K onward across multiple campuses. High school students have access to early-college dual-credit coursework, creating pathways to earn college credits while completing secondary requirements. This structure appeals to families seeking acceleration and career-technical preparation alongside traditional academics.

Notably, the Brownsville campus was recognized as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School, a federal distinction acknowledging academic performance and student success. The district has also made competitive moves on educator recruitment, aligning teacher salary scales with the largest districts in Houston and Brownsville plus certification stipends. These staffing investments affect classroom continuity and the quality of instruction families encounter.

The district recently expanded into Pasadena with a new early-grades campus, extending its charter footprint in the region. This growth signals organizational momentum and provides additional enrollment choice for families in that area. As an open-enrollment charter, the district does not operate under local property taxes or ballot measures, meaning funding flows through state formulas and does not require resident approval for operations or capital plans.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,888

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 98%

Black 1%

White 1%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

44%

25%

Gr 4

80%

30%

Gr 5

93%

67%

Gr 6

47%

49%

Gr 7

46%

26%

Gr 8

62%

64%

Math

Gr 3

58%

50%

Gr 4

56%

50%

Gr 5

65%

50%

Gr 6

37%

32%

Gr 7

65%

—

Gr 8

42%

22%

Science

Gr 5

41%

33%

Gr 8

54%

43%

Social studies

Gr 8

36%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

55%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

12%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

29%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

48%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

10%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

26%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

59%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

16%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

32%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

59%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

23%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

41%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

61%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

27%

—

Schools in this District

8 schools are officially reported under this district.

EARLY COLLEGE T-STEM ACADEMY

BRYSS ACADEMY

PSTEM ACADEMY

EARLY COLLEGE STEM ACADEMY

NORTH EAST STEM ACADEMY

LEONEL CASTILLO EARLY CHILDHOOD STEM ACADEMY

BRYSS ACADEMY H S

RYSS STEM ACADEMY AT FIRST FRIENDS PASADENA

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

5 grades reported

56%

Grade 4

63%

Grade 5

34%

Grade 6

65%

Grade 7

40%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

42%

Grade 3

57%

Grade 4

87%

Grade 5

48%

Grade 6

44%

Grade 7

62%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

40%

Grade 5

53%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

36%

Grade 8

Data Currently Unavailable

Community & Housing Context
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.