- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Friends for Life Middle
Federal NCES profile for Friends for Life Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480011322853Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Friends for Life Middle earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #116 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 94.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Friends for Life Middle has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Friends for Life Middle ranks #116 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Amigos Por Vida-Friends for Life Pub Chtr Sch · Texas
NCES ID 480011322853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Friends for Life Middle grew from 176 students in 2022-23 to 210 in 2023-24 (+19.3%).
Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 480011322853 · Houston, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
226 enr · 20.5:1 · 94.3% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Amigos Por Vida-Friends for Life Charter School (524 students)
Friends for Life Middle grew from 176 students in 2022-23 to 210 in 2023-24 (+19.3%). Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Friends for Life Middle compares
Friends for Life Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 39% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.3% | ▲ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 226 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
226
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,686
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.5%
White 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Friends for Life Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Amigos Por Vida-Friends for Life Pub Chtr Sch reports $12,686 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Friends for Life Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos Por Vida-Friends for Life Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Friends for Life Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~226 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Friends for Life Middle
How many students attend Friends for Life Middle?
Friends for Life Middle has 226 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 176 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friends for Life Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Friends for Life Middle is 20.5:1, which is 39% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Friends for Life Middle?
94.3% of students at Friends for Life Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Friends for Life Middle?
The largest demographic group at Friends for Life Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 96.5% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Friends for Life Middle?
Friends for Life Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Friends for Life Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Friends for Life Middle ranks #116 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Amigos Por Vida-Friends for Life Pub Chtr Sch?
Besides Friends for Life Middle, Amigos Por Vida-Friends for Life Pub Chtr Sch also operates Amigos Por Vida-Friends for Life Charter School (524 students). See the Amigos Por Vida-Friends for Life Pub Chtr Sch district page for the complete list.