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 251 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ser-ninos Charter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Ser-ninos Charter Middle School's student population of 251 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Rankings
Ser-ninos Charter Middle School ranks within the top 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 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
#3256 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
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
96%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ser-ninos Charter Middle School's ranking?
Ser-ninos Charter Middle School is ranked #3256 out of 8,188 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
251 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 17:1, 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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