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Laredo Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 20,592 students in Laredo Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Laredo Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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
30 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
20,592 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
1,422 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Laredo Independent School District, which is ranked #746 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#737 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
20,513 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
100%
53%
# Black Students
8 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
59 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
n/a
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,673
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
1,360
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,517
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,603
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,476
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,428
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,464
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,338
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,371
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,406
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,607
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,492
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,459
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,398
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,144 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,334 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$312 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$316 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,144
$13,387
Spending / Student
$15,334
$14,116
Best Laredo Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J Kawas Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2100 S Milmo Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Hector J Garcia Early College High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5201 University Blvd
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-7700
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
Farias Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1510 Chicago St
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-3400
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #44.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1208 Market
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3600
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #55.
J C Martin Jr Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Monterrey Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4100
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #66.
Santo Nino Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2701 Bismark St
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4700
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #77.
Pierce Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 E Eistetter
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4300
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Rank: #88.
Tarver Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Tilden Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4800
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #99.
Milton Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 Ash
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4200
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #1010.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2401 Clark Blvd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4400
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 856 students
Rank: #1111.
T Sanchez El / H Ochoa Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
211 E Ash St
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4500
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #1212.
H B Zachry Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Chacota St
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4900
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #1313.
Santa Maria Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3817 Santa Maria
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4600
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #1414.
Dovalina Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W Anna Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3320
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3320
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #1515.
Leyendecker Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1311 Garden St
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3800
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #1616.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2002 Marcella Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-6600
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
Rank: #1717.
D D Hachar Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Guadalupe St
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-3500
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #1818.
Martin High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2002 San Bernardo Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-7100
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,978 students
Rank: #1919.
Bruni Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1508 San Eduardo
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3000
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #2020.
Don Jose Gallego
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
520 Clark Blvd
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3100
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #2121.
Nixon High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Plum
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7400
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,099 students
Rank: #2222.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1818 N Arkansas Ave
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-6200
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,256 students
Rank: #2323.
Ligarde Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 S Canada Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3900
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #2424.
Dr Leo Cigarroa High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Zacatecas St
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-6800
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-6800
Grades: 8-12
| 1,438 students
Rank: #2525.
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Palo Blanco St
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-6100
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,064 students
Rank: #2626.
Daiches Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Green
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3200
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #2727.
Christen Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Santa Maria Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-6400
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,114 students
Rank: #2828.
Macdonell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1606 Benavides
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4000
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #2929.
F S Lara Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2901 E Travis St
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7900
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7900
Grades: 6-12
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
Webb County J J A E P
Alternative School
111 Camino Nuevo Road Hwy 359
Laredo, TX 78043
(361) 586-6091
Laredo, TX 78043
(361) 586-6091
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Laredo Independent School District?
Laredo Independent School District manages 30 public schools serving 20,592 students.
What is the rank of Laredo Independent School District?
Laredo Independent School District is ranked #746 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Laredo Independent School District?
100% of Laredo Independent School District students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laredo Independent School District?
Laredo Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Laredo Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,334 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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