Friends For Life Middle School serves 210 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Friends For Life Middle School's student population of 210 students has grown by 19% 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
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Friends For Life Middle School is 0.04, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Friends For Life Middle School?
210 students attend Friends For Life Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Friends For Life Middle School students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 18:1, 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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