Friends For Life Middle School

Friends For Life Middle School serves 176 students in grades 6-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Friends For Life Middle School's student population of 176 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Friends For Life Middle School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Friends For Life Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Friends For Life Middle School?
176 students attend Friends For Life Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Friends For Life Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friends For Life Middle School?
Friends For Life Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Friends For Life Middle School offer ?
Friends For Life Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Friends For Life Middle School part of?
Friends For Life Middle School is part of Amigos Por Vida-Friends For Life Pub Chtr School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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