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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 2024-25 school year, there are 20 public preschools serving 10,621 students in Laredo Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Laredo Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
30 Schools
4,160 Schools
# Students
20,932 Students
2,149,057 Students
# Teachers
1,414 Teachers
145,828 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Laredo Independent School District, which is ranked #749 of all 1,201 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
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
6,271 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
101,834 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
20,827 Students
1,176,418 Students
% Hispanic Students
100%
55%
# Black Students
9 Students
272,676 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
79 Students
518,439 Students
% White Students
n/a
24%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,307 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
70,112 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,615
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
1,375
312,864
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,662
322,478
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,534
312,011
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,472
297,169
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,460
292,774
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,503
258,012
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,378
33,963
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,380
14,142
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,479
13,239
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,631
6,508
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,557
6,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,394
5,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,492
5,297
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,898 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,085 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$312 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$316 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,898
$13,417
Spending / Student
$15,085
$14,148
Best Laredo Independent School District Public Preschools (2024-25)
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
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 563 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 534 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 483 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 554 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 688 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 430 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 669 students
Rank: #99.
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
| 809 students
Rank: #1010.
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
| 577 students
Rank: #1111.
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
| 592 students
Rank: #1212.
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
| 519 students
Rank: #1313.
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
| 384 students
Rank: #1414.
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
| 442 students
Rank: #1515.
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
| 442 students
Rank: #1616.
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
| 446 students
Rank: #1717.
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
| 607 students
Rank: #1818.
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
| 585 students
Rank: #1919.
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
| 442 students
Rank: #2020.
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
| 470 students
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