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 30 public preschools serving 16,879 students in United ISD School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in United ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
50 Schools
4,135 Schools
# Students
39,316 Students
2,095,457 Students
# Teachers
2,529 Teachers
144,704 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
0.63
# American Indian Students
7 Students
6,356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
127 Students
91,025 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
38,875 Students
1,142,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
99%
55%
# Black Students
46 Students
266,203 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
242 Students
521,510 Students
% White Students
1%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
3,213 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
64,886 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
318,074
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,508
313,420
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,655
304,522
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,748
291,456
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,727
287,814
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,801
252,745
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,888
32,812
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,134
12,992
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,238
11,801
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,549
7,012
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,273
6,240
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,038
5,829
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,317
5,763
# 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 Preschools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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
Rank: #2121.
Prada Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Soria Dr
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #2222.
Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1453 Concord Hills Blvd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 764-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 639 students
Rank: #2323.
Juarez/lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Espejo Molina Rd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #2424.
Kennedy Zapata Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3809 S Espejo Molina Rd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #2525.
John W Arndt Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Santa Marta Blvd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 711 students
Rank: #2626.
Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2710 La Pita Mangana Rd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 762 students
Rank: #2727.
Henry Cuellar Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6431 Casa Del Sol Blvd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #2828.
Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5511 Fairfield
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #2929.
Salinas Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3611 Alfredo Cantu Dr
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 709 students
Rank: n/an/a
4201 Champions Way
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students

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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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