SER-Niños Charter School is a PreK-8 state charter school in the Gulfton area of Houston, Texas. The school has three campuses: An elementary school, a middle school, and SER-Niños Charter School II.
Serving 266 students in grades 6-8, Ser-ninos Charter Middle School ranks in the top 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 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ser-ninos Charter Middle School's student population of 266 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
266 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1996
School Rankings
Ser-ninos Charter Middle School ranks within the top 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 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3892 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 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)
54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-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 Middle School's ranking?
Ser-ninos Charter Middle School is ranked #3892 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ser-ninos Charter Middle School?
266 students attend Ser-ninos Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Ser-ninos Charter Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ser-ninos Charter Middle School?
Ser-ninos Charter Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ser-ninos Charter Middle School offer ?
Ser-ninos Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ser-ninos Charter Middle School part of?
Ser-ninos Charter Middle School is part of Ser-Ninos Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Ser-ninos Charter Middle School located?
Ser-ninos Charter Middle School is located in the Gulfton neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 15 other public schools located in Gulfton.
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