- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Ser-Ninos Charter Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ser-Ninos Charter Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480001811526Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ser-Ninos Charter Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #72 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 98.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ser-Ninos Charter Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ser-Ninos Charter Middle ranks #72 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Ser-Ninos Charter School · Texas
NCES ID 480001811526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Ser-Ninos Charter Middle held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.6 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 480001811526 · Houston, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
266 enr · 19:1 · 98.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Ser-Ninos Charter El (512 students)
Ser-Ninos Charter Middle held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.6 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ser-Ninos Charter Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ser-Ninos Char
Ser-Ninos Charter El
512 students
- This school
Ser-Ninos Charter Middle
266 students
- Ser-Ninos Char
Ser-Ninos Charter El Ii
246 students
- Ser-Ninos Char 169
Ser-Ninos Charter High
169 students
What this shows Ser-Ninos Charter Middle reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ser-Ninos Charter Middle compares
Ser-Ninos Charter Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.1% | ▲ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,316
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.0, Ser-Ninos Charter Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Ser-Ninos Charter School reports $11,316 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ser-Ninos Charter Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ser-Ninos Charter El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ser-Ninos Charter El Ii | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ser-Ninos Charter High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ser-Ninos Charter Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 56.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ser-Ninos Charter Middle
How many students attend Ser-Ninos Charter Middle?
Ser-Ninos Charter Middle has 266 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ser-Ninos Charter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ser-Ninos Charter Middle is 19:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ser-Ninos Charter Middle?
98.1% of students at Ser-Ninos Charter Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ser-Ninos Charter Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ser-Ninos Charter Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 98.5% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ser-Ninos Charter Middle?
Ser-Ninos Charter Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ser-Ninos Charter Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Ser-Ninos Charter Middle ranks #72 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 Ser-Ninos Charter School?
Besides Ser-Ninos Charter Middle, Ser-Ninos Charter School also operates Ser-Ninos Charter El (512 students), Ser-Ninos Charter El Ii (246 students), and Ser-Ninos Charter High (169 students). See the Ser-Ninos Charter School district page for the complete list.