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
5503 EL CAMINO DEL REY, Houston, TX 77081
Enrollment
210
Student-Teacher
17.5:1
Score
8.2
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
210
Student-Teacher
17.5:1
Score
8.2
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#1,107 of 8,552
In Houston
#59 of 723
public schools
In district
#2 of 2
AMIGOS POR VIDA-FRIENDS FOR LIFE PUB CHTR SCH
Equity
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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Friends for Life Middle
Middle School in Houston · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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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. Friends for Life Middle serves approximately 210 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Friends for Life Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,107 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Friends for Life Middle show 68% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
- This school 8.2 · Excellent
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Friends for Life Middle is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Friends for Life Middle — Students at Friends for Life Middle score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
98.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 2 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
How Friends for Life Middle Compares
See how Friends for Life Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
5503 EL CAMINO DEL REY, Houston, TX 77081
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Friends for Life Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. MANDARIN IMMERSION MAGNET SCHOOL (rated 9.2/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is AMIGOS POR VIDA-FRIENDS FOR LIFE CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10), with a very similar rating. Additionally, MEMORIAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 1.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Houston, see our Houston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| AMIGOS POR VIDA-FRIENDS FOR LIFE CHARTER SCHOOL Houston | 0.0 mi | 8.3 |
| RODRIGUEZ EL Houston | 0.3 mi | 3.9 |
| SER-NINOS CHARTER HIGH Houston | 0.3 mi | — |
| SER-NINOS CHARTER EL Houston | 0.3 mi | 4.2 |
| SER-NINOS CHARTER MIDDLE Houston | 0.3 mi | 4.8 |
| LIBERTY H S Houston | 0.5 mi | 3.6 |
| MIDDLE COLLEGE H S AT HCC GULFTON Houston | 0.5 mi | 4.4 |
| SAN FRANCISCO NATIVITY ACADEMY Houston | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| CUNNINGHAM EL Houston | 0.7 mi | 7.5 |
| EXCEL ACADEMY EDUCATION TRANSITION CENTER Houston | 0.8 mi | 5.6 |
| MARINER MONTESSORI Houston | 0.9 mi | — |
| BENAVIDEZ EL Houston | 0.9 mi | 4.2 |
| SCHOOL AT ST GEORGE PLACE Houston | 1.0 mi | 7.3 |
| ROBINDELL PRIVATE SCHOOL Houston | 1.1 mi | 4.5 |
| MANDARIN IMMERSION MAGNET SCHOOL Houston | 1.1 mi | 9.2 |
| PILGRIM ACADEMY Houston | 1.0 mi | 4.7 |
| MEMORIAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Houston | 1.2 mi | 7.8 |
| SER-NINOS CHARTER EL II Houston | 1.1 mi | 5.5 |
| HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC SCHOOL Houston | 1.2 mi | 5.1 |
| VERITAS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Bellaire | 1.4 mi | 7.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 77081 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$42,228
Median Home Value
$245,200
Median Rent
$990/mo
Population
51,366
College Educated
19.5%
Homeownership
6.5%
Avg Commute
29.3 min
Poverty Rate
33.5%
Median Age
28.4
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 210
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 98.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.8%
- Phone
- (713) 349-9945
Resources & Links
District
AMIGOS POR VIDA-FRIENDS FOR LIFE PUB CHTR SCH- District Enrollment
- 694
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,686
- District Rank
- #2 of 2
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