Excellent
#1107 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 13% in state
Friends for Life Middle
Middle School · Amigos Por Vida-friends for Life Pub Chtr Sch · Houston, TX
An Amigos Por Vida-friends for Life Pub Chtr Sch charter middle school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5503 EL CAMINO DEL REY, Houston, TX 77081
- Math 68% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Friends for Life Middle score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Friends for Life Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,228
Median home value
$245,200
Median rent
$990/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
6.5%
Poverty rate
33.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Discovery MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Pin Oak MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 1,194 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Amigos Por Vida-friends for Life Pub Chtr Sch
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,686NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Friends for Life Middle is listed in AMIGOS POR VIDA-FRIENDS FOR LIFE PUB CHTR SCH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Friends for Life Middle
Friends for Life Middle is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of Amigos Por Vida-friends for Life Pub Chtr Sch, serving approximately 210 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,107 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Friends for Life Middle
What grades does Friends for Life Middle serve?
Friends for Life Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Friends for Life Middle?
Friends for Life Middle has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friends for Life Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Friends for Life Middle is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Friends for Life Middle rank in TX?
Friends for Life Middle ranks #1,107 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Friends for Life Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Friends for Life Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Friends for Life Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Friends for Life Middle has 68% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Is Friends for Life Middle a charter school?
Yes, Friends for Life Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Friends for Life Middle a Title I school?
No, Friends for Life Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Friends for Life Middle?
98.1% of students at Friends for Life Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 210
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.8%
- Phone
- (713) 349-9945
- Area population (ZIP 77081)
- 51,366
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 28.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77081; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 STAAR; directory SY 2023–24
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