How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Discovery Middle | Friends for Life Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX | Houston, TX |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 284 | 226 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 77.4:1 | 15.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 91.5% | 95.1% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Discovery Middle | Friends for Life Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,416 | $12,686 |
| District | Southwest Public Schools | Amigos Por Vida-Friends for Life Pub Chtr School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Discovery Middle | Friends for Life Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| African American | 9.5% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 88.7% | 96.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Discovery Middle | Friends for Life Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.1% | 5.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | - |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.