United ISD School District

201 Lindenwood Dr
Laredo, TX 78045-2499
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

United 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 50 public schools serving 39,316 students in United ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in United ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% 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

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
50 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
39,316 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
2,529 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

United ISD School District, which is ranked #811 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 94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TX)
#775 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of United ISD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of United 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.
38%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of United 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 United ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.02
0.64
# American Indian Students
7 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
127 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
38,875 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
99%
53%
# Black Students
46 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
242 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
1%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,238
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
2,202
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,508
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,655
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,748
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,727
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,801
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,888
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,134
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,238
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,549
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,273
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,038
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,317
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,894 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,089 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$546 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart display total revenue of United 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
$515 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart display total spending of United 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
$13,894
$13,640
This chart display average revenue per public school student in United 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
$13,089
$14,384
This chart display average spending per public school student in United 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 United ISD School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
John B Alexander High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3600 E Del Mar
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,980 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
United High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2811 United Ave
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,762 students
Rank: #33.
United Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 E Del Mar Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,093 students
Rank: #44.
Kazen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9620 Albany Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #55.
Trautmann Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
810 Lindenwood
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #66.
United South High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4001 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 3,175 students
Rank: #77.
San Isidro Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11021 Bucky Houdman Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 777 students
Rank: #88.
Trautmann Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8501 Curly Ln
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: #99.
Col Santos Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10702 Kirby Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 891 students
Rank: #1010.
Charles Borchers Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9551 Backwoods Trl
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #1111.
Elias Herrera Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8800 Mcpherson Rd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,100 students
Rank: #1212.
Dr Malakoff Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2810 Havana Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #1313.
Matias De Llano Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 Shiloh Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #1414.
Barbara Fasken Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11111 Atlanta Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 708 students
Rank: #1515.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Eg Ranch Rd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #1616.
Raul Perales Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Eg Ranch Rd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 538 students
Rank: #1717.
Los Obispos Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4801 S Ejido Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 922 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
505 Calle Del Norte
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Judith Zaffirini Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5210 Santa Claudia Ln
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Lyndon B Johnson
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5626 Cielito Lindo Blvd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 3,102 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Nye Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 E Del Mar Blvd
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #2222.
Antonio Gonzalez Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5208 Santa Claudia Ln
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
Rank: #2323.
United South Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3707 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-7700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,174 students
Rank: #2424.
Newman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Alta Vista
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #2525.
Sigifredo Perez Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Sierra Vista Dr
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #2626.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10306 Riverbank Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,158 students
Rank: #2727.
Clark Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Hillside Rd
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 537 students
Rank: #2828.
Salvador Garcia Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
499 Pena Dr
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W Hillside Rd
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 476-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Sierra Vista Dr
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #3131.
Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4430 Muller Memorial Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 754 students
Rank: #3232.
Ruiz Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1717 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #3333.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5909 St Luke Blvd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 712 students
Rank: #3434.
Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5910 Saint Luke Blvd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,067 students
Rank: #3535.
Finley Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Lowry
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to United ISD School District?
United ISD School District manages 50 public schools serving 39,316 students.
What is the rank of United ISD School District?
United ISD School District is ranked #811 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 United ISD School District?
99% of United ISD School District students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of United ISD School District?
United ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is United ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,089 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 50 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 39,316 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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