Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ser-ninos Charter Elementary School 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 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ser-ninos Charter Elementary School's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
512 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ser-ninos Charter Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ser-ninos Charter Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#5630 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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 Elementary School's ranking?
Ser-ninos Charter Elementary School is ranked #5630 out of 8,096 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ser-ninos Charter Elementary School?
512 students attend Ser-ninos Charter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Ser-ninos Charter Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ser-ninos Charter Elementary School?
Ser-ninos Charter Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ser-ninos Charter Elementary School offer ?
Ser-ninos Charter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ser-ninos Charter Elementary School part of?
Ser-ninos Charter Elementary School is part of Ser-Ninos Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Ser-ninos Charter Elementary School located?
Ser-ninos Charter Elementary School is located in the Gulfton neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 15 other public schools located in Gulfton.
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