United Independent School District

201 Lindenwood Dr
Laredo, TX 78045-2499
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

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 30 public preschools serving 18,515 students in United Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in United Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
51 Schools
4,160 Schools
# Students
41,381 Students
2,149,057 Students
# Teachers
2,506 Teachers
145,828 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.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#380 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of United Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of United Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of United Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of United Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
96%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of United Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.02
0.63
# American Indian Students
8 Students
6,271 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
131 Students
101,834 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
40,924 Students
1,176,418 Students
% Hispanic Students
99%
55%
# Black Students
56 Students
272,676 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
242 Students
518,439 Students
% White Students
1%
24%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,307 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
70,112 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
312,864
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,909
322,478
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,748
312,011
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,826
297,169
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,950
292,774
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,916
258,012
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,106
33,963
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,072
14,142
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,261
13,239
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,656
6,508
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,435
6,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,099
5,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,237
5,297
# 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.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$546 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of United Independent   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$515 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of United Independent   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,201
$13,417
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in United Independent   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,435
$14,148
This chart displays average spending per public school student in United Independent   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best United Independent School District Public Preschools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Isidro Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11021 Bucky Houdman Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 879 students
Rank: #22.
Trautmann Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
810 Lindenwood
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 713 students
Rank: #33.
Col Santos Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10702 Kirby Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 895 students
Rank: #44.
Kazen Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9620 Albany Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #55.
Matias De Llano Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1415 Shiloh Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #66.
Barbara Fasken Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11111 Atlanta Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #77.
Charles Borchers Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9551 Backwoods Trl
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #88.
Nye Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 E Del Mar Blvd
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #99.
Kennedy Zapata Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3809 S Espejo Molina Rd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #1010.
Dr Malakoff Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2810 Havana Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Newman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1300 Alta Vista
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Roberto J Santos Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4201 Champions Way
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #1313.
Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
505 Calle Del Norte
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #1414.
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3301 Sierra Vista Dr
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #1515.
Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2710 La Pita Mangana Rd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 776 students
Rank: #1616.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
415 Eg Ranch Rd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #1717.
Ruiz Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1717 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 713 students
Rank: #1818.
Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5511 Fairfield
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #1919.
Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4430 Muller Memorial Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 828 students
Rank: #2020.
Prada Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
510 Soria Dr
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 741 students
Rank: #2121.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5909 St Luke Blvd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 779 students
Rank: #2222.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 W Hillside Rd
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 476-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #2323.
Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1453 Concord Hills Blvd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 764-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 741 students
Rank: #2424.
Sigifredo Perez Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 Sierra Vista Dr
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #2525.
Judith Zaffirini Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5210 Santa Claudia Ln
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #2626.
Henry Cuellar Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6431 Casa Del Sol Blvd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #2727.
Juarez/lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Espejo Molina Rd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #2828.
John W Arndt Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Santa Marta Blvd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 791 students
Rank: #2929.
Finley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Lowry
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #3030.
Salinas Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3611 Alfredo Cantu Dr
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 767 students

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 51 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 41,381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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