Laredo ISD School District

1702 Houston St
Laredo, TX 78040
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Laredo ISD 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 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 19,757 students in Laredo ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Laredo ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
30 Schools
9,179 Schools
# Students
19,757 Students
5,427,148 Students
# Teachers
1,459 Teachers
369,134 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Laredo ISD School District, which is ranked #1018 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1015 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Laredo ISD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Laredo ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
29%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Laredo ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
96%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Laredo ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.01
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
19,677 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
100%
53%
# Black Students
4 Students
694,243 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
60 Students
1,427,300 Students
% White Students
n/a
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,251
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
1,279
371,228
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,486
385,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,409
383,593
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,413
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,405
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,428
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,296
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,375
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,395
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,648
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,464
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,458
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,450
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,784 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,983 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$312 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart display total revenue of Laredo ISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$316 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart display total spending of Laredo ISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,784
$13,640
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Laredo ISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,983
$14,384
This chart display average spending per public school student in Laredo ISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Laredo ISD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J Kawas Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2100 S Milmo Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Hector J Garcia Early College High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5201 University Blvd
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Farias Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1510 Chicago St
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #44.
Heights Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1208 Market
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #55.
Ryan Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2401 Clark Blvd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #66.
Santa Maria Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3817 Santa Maria
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #77.
Tarver Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Tilden Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #88.
Nixon High School
Math: 26% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Plum
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,161 students
Rank: #99.
T Sanchez El / H Ochoa Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
211 E Ash St
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #1010.
Martin High School
Math: 32% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2002 San Bernardo Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,931 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Dovalina Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 W Anna Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3320
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
J C Martin Jr Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Monterrey Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #1313.
H B Zachry Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Chacota St
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #1414.
Santo Nino Elementary School
Math: 13% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 Bismark St
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #1515.
Leyendecker Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1311 Garden St
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Daiches Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 Green
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Pierce Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 E Eistetter
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #1818.
Memorial Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2002 Marcella Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #1919.
Lamar Middle School
Math: 16% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1818 N Arkansas Ave
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,299 students
Rank: #2020.
Dr Leo Cigarroa High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Zacatecas St
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,491 students
Rank: #2121.
Macdonell Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1606 Benavides
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #2222.
D D Hachar Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Guadalupe St
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #2323.
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Palo Blanco St
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,067 students
Rank: #2424.
Ligarde Elementary School
Math: 16% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 S Canada Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #2525.
Milton Elementary School
Math: 13% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Ash
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #2626.
Don Jose Gallego
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
520 Clark Blvd
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #2727.
Bruni Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1508 San Eduardo
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #2828.
Christen Middle School
Math: 10% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Santa Maria Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,032 students
Rank: n/an/a
F S Lara Academy
Alternative School
2901 E Travis St
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7900
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
Webb County J J A E P
Alternative School
111 Camino Nuevo Road Hwy 359
Laredo, TX 78043
(361) 586-6091
Grades: 8-10
| 6 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Laredo ISD School District?
Laredo ISD School District manages 30 public schools serving 19,757 students.
What is the rank of Laredo ISD School District?
Laredo ISD School District is ranked #1018 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Laredo ISD School District?
100% of Laredo ISD School District students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laredo ISD School District?
Laredo ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Laredo ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,983 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 30 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 19,757 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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