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Amigos Por Vida-Friends For Life Public Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 694 students in Amigos Por Vida-Friends For Life Public Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Amigos Por Vida-Friends For Life Public Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,313 Schools
# Students
694 Students
5,529,835 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
374,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Amigos Por Vida-Friends For Life Public Charter School District, which is ranked #123 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
98%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
1%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,856 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,442 is less than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,856
$13,387
Spending / Student
$7,442
$14,117
Best Amigos Por Vida-Friends For Life Public Charter School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5503 El Camino Del Rey
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 349-9945
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 349-9945
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Friends For Life Middle School
Charter School
5503 El Camino Del Rey
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 349-9945
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 349-9945
Gr: 6-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Amigos Por Vida-Friends For Life Public Charter School District?
Amigos Por Vida-Friends For Life Public Charter School District manages 2 public schools serving 694 students.
What is the rank of Amigos Por Vida-Friends For Life Public Charter School District?
Amigos Por Vida-Friends For Life Public Charter School District is ranked #123 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Amigos Por Vida-Friends For Life Public Charter School District?
98% of Amigos Por Vida-Friends For Life Public Charter School District students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Amigos Por Vida-Friends For Life Public Charter School District?
Amigos Por Vida-Friends For Life Public Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Amigos Por Vida-Friends For Life Public Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,442 is less than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
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