A
Very Good
88/100

Friends For Life Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle Charter School
📍 5503 EL CAMINO DEL REY, Houston, TX 77081
Overall
A
88/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 81st percentile in Texas
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

88
Repit Score
out of 100
210
Students
enrolled
16.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%81/1000.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%64/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 95% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +53 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

School Information

Address 5503 EL CAMINO DEL REY
City Houston
ZIP Code 77081
District 4800113
NCES School ID 480011322853
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 77081

Understanding the community around Friends For Life Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $40,805
Per Capita Income $20,546
Poverty Rate 32.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 10.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%
High School or Higher 54.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $338,600
Median Rent $951
Owner-Occupied 6.1%
Renter-Occupied 93.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Friends For Life Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 97.6%
White 1.9%
Two or More Races 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 210
Teachers (FTE) 12.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Friends For Life Middle?
Friends For Life Middle has a Repit School Score of 88 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Friends For Life Middle?
Friends For Life Middle has 210 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1.
What grades does Friends For Life Middle serve?
Friends For Life Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Friends For Life Middle receive per student?
Friends For Life Middle receives $10,955 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Friends For Life Middle in 77081 ▼
Avg Home Value
$252,790
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,021
1-Year Change
+5.5%
% Renters
93.9%

Other Schools in 77081

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026