Overview
FRIENDS FOR LIFE MIDDLE is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in HOUSTON, Texas. The school enrolls 226 students. It is part of the AMIGOS POR VIDA-FRIENDS FOR LIFE PUB CHTR SCH district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
95% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictAMIGOS POR VIDA-FRIENDS FOR LIFE PUB CHTR SCH
County48201
CityHOUSTON
ZIP77081
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480011322853
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment226
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %95%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)