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United Middle School vs. Elias Herrera Middle School

Should you attend United Middle School or Elias Herrera Middle 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
United Middle School
700 E Del Mar Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Elias Herrera Middle School
8800 Mcpherson Rd
Laredo, TX 78045
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

United Middle 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%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Elias Herrera Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 999 students in grades 6-8, United Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 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).
Serving 1,055 students in grades 6-8, Elias Herrera Middle 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 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 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
6-8
6-8
Total Students
999 students
1,055 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at United Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elias Herrera Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elias Herrera Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
57 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at United Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elias Herrera Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at United Middle 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 Elias Herrera Middle 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

#1076 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#1554 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of United Middle 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 Elias Herrera Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in TX)
56%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at United Middle 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 Elias Herrera Middle 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.
67%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at United Middle 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 Elias Herrera Middle 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.
66%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at United Middle 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 Elias Herrera Middle 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 United Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Elias Herrera Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
314
335
Grade 7 Students
344
387
Grade 8 Students
341
333

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at United Middle 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 2022-23 school year.
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% Hispanic
98%
98%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at United Middle 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 Elias Herrera Middle 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
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at United Middle 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 2003-04 school year.
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% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at United Middle 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 Elias Herrera Middle 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
n/a
0.04
0.04
This chart showcases the diversity score of United Middle 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 Elias Herrera Middle 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
48%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at United Middle 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 Elias Herrera Middle 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
7%
(13-14 School Year Data)
7%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at United Middle 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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