Enrollment
266
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ser-Ninos Charter Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ser-Ninos Charter Middle
Ser-Ninos Charter Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter middle school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 266 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 90% of Texas schools and 29% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 98.1% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 266 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 485 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #307.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Ser-Ninos Charter School spends $10,317 per pupil, 24% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Ser-Ninos Charter School also operates Ser-Ninos Charter El (512 students) and Ser-Ninos Charter El Ii (246 students) alongside Ser-Ninos Charter Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ser-Ninos Charter Middle compares
Ser-Ninos Charter Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,317
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ser-Ninos Charter School, which includes Ser-Ninos Charter Middle.
$10,317
Per student
-24%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.3%
State 84.6%
Federal 13.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 56.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~266 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ser-Ninos Charter Middle a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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