Top Rankings
United Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 51 public schools serving 41,381 students in United Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in United Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
51 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
41,381 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
2,506 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
United Independent School District, which is ranked #391 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 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#380 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.64
# American Indian Students
8 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
131 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
40,924 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
99%
53%
# Black Students
56 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
242 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
1%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,616
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
2,550
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,909
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,748
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,826
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,950
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,916
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,106
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,072
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,261
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,656
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,435
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,099
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,237
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,201 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,435 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$546 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$515 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,201
$13,417
Spending / Student
$12,435
$14,148
Best United Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Isidro Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11021 Bucky Houdman Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6700
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 879 students
Rank: #22.
Trautmann Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
810 Lindenwood
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-3100
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 713 students
Rank: #33.
Col Santos Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10702 Kirby Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4900
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 895 students
Rank: #44.
Kazen Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9620 Albany Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4200
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #55.
United Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 E Del Mar Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7300
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,092 students
Rank: #66.
Matias De Llano Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1415 Shiloh Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4000
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #77.
Barbara Fasken Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11111 Atlanta Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4700
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #88.
Charles Borchers Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9551 Backwoods Trl
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7200
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #99.
Nye Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 E Del Mar Blvd
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-3700
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #1010.
Elias Herrera Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8800 Mcpherson Rd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6900
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,097 students
Rank: #1111.
Kennedy Zapata Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3809 S Espejo Molina Rd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-4100
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #1212.
John B Alexander High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3600 E Del Mar
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-5800
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 3,070 students
Rank: #1313.
Trautmann Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8501 Curly Ln
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7400
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #1414.
United High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2811 United Ave
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-5600
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,644 students
Rank: #1515.
Dr Malakoff Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2810 Havana Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4800
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Newman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Alta Vista
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-3800
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Roberto J Santos Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4201 Champions Way
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4300
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #1818.
Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Calle Del Norte
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-4400
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #1919.
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3301 Sierra Vista Dr
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3400
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #2020.
Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2710 La Pita Mangana Rd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-8800
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 776 students
Rank: #2121.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 Eg Ranch Rd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-1600
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #2222.
Ruiz Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1717 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3300
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 713 students
Rank: #2323.
Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5511 Fairfield
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-2600
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #2424.
Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4430 Muller Memorial Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-3900
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 828 students
Rank: #2525.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10306 Riverbank Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7600
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,112 students
Rank: #2626.
Prada Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 Soria Dr
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3500
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 741 students
Rank: #2727.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5909 St Luke Blvd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-1200
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 779 students
Rank: #2828.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Hillside Rd
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 476-4600
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 476-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #2929.
United South High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4001 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-5400
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 3,243 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Antonio Gonzalez Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5208 Santa Claudia Ln
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-7000
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 660 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1453 Concord Hills Blvd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 764-8900
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 764-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 741 students
Rank: #3232.
Raul Perales Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Eg Ranch Rd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-6800
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 611 students
Rank: #3333.
Sigifredo Perez Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Sierra Vista Dr
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3600
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #3434.
United South Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3707 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-7700
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-7700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,009 students
Rank: #3535.
Los Obispos Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4801 S Ejido Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-7800
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to United Independent School District?
United Independent School District manages 51 public schools serving 41,381 students.
What is the rank of United Independent School District?
United Independent School District is ranked #391 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in United Independent School District?
99% of United Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of United Independent School District?
United Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is United Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,435 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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