Serving 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ser-ninos Charter El Ii ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ser-ninos Charter El Ii ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ser-ninos Charter El Ii's student population of 275 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ser-ninos Charter El Ii ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ser-ninos Charter El Ii 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6080 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ser-ninos Charter El Ii's ranking?
Ser-ninos Charter El Ii is ranked #6080 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ser-ninos Charter El Ii?
275 students attend Ser-ninos Charter El Ii.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Ser-ninos Charter El Ii students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ser-ninos Charter El Ii?
Ser-ninos Charter El Ii has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ser-ninos Charter El Ii offer ?
Ser-ninos Charter El Ii offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ser-ninos Charter El Ii part of?
Ser-ninos Charter El Ii is part of Ser-Ninos Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Ser-ninos Charter El Ii located?
Ser-ninos Charter El Ii is located in the Gulfton neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 15 other public schools located in Gulfton.
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