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Charles Borchers Elementary School vs. Dr Malakoff Elementary School

Should you attend Charles Borchers Elementary School or Dr Malakoff Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Charles Borchers Elementary School
9551 Backwoods Trl
Laredo, TX 78045
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Dr Malakoff Elementary School
2810 Havana Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Charles Borchers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Dr Malakoff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Charles Borchers Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr Malakoff Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
503 students
600 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Charles Borchers Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dr Malakoff Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Charles Borchers Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dr Malakoff Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Charles Borchers Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dr Malakoff Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Charles Borchers Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the United Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dr Malakoff Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the United Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1529 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#1671 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Charles Borchers Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dr Malakoff Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
56%
(Top 30% in TX)
60%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charles Borchers Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the United Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr Malakoff Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the United Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charles Borchers Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the United Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr Malakoff Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the United Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charles Borchers Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the United Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr Malakoff Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the United Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Charles Borchers Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dr Malakoff Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
8
97
Kindergarten Students
63
70
Grade 1 Students
73
76
Grade 2 Students
85
90
Grade 3 Students
87
77
Grade 4 Students
72
99
Grade 5 Students
115
91

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Charles Borchers Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the United Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dr Malakoff Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the United Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
98%
98%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Charles Borchers Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the United Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dr Malakoff Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the United Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Charles Borchers Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the United Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
n/a
% White
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Charles Borchers Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the United Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dr Malakoff Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the United Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
0.04
0.04
This chart showcases the diversity score of Charles Borchers Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the United Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dr Malakoff Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the United Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
60%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Charles Borchers Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the United Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dr Malakoff Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the United Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(13-14 School Year Data)
7%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Charles Borchers Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the United Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dr Malakoff Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the United Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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