Amigos Por Vida Friends For Life Charter School is a state charter school located in the Sierra Vista Apartments in Gulfton, Houston.
Serving 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School's student population of 484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Rankings
Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School is 0.04, 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
#1294 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School's ranking?
Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School is ranked #1294 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School?
484 students attend Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School 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 Charter School?
Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School offer ?
Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School part of?
Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School is part of Amigos Por Vida-Friends For Life Pub Chtr School District.
In what neighborhood is Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School located?
Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School is located in the Gulfton neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 15 other public schools located in Gulfton.
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