United South Middle School
Tel:
(956) 473-7700
- United South Middle School serves 1,319 students in grades 6-9.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- United South Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
United South Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- United South Middle School's student population of 1,319 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-9 |
| Total Students | 1,319 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 74 teachers |
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School Comparison
- United South Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of United South Middle School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #3583 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 49% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 100% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | n/a | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | United Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to United South Middle School is United South High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Joaquin Cigarroa Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ruiz Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Laredo Ruiz Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 866 students
0.3 miles
1717 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3300 0.3 PK-5 866 - Laredo Salinas Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 830 students
0.4 miles
1000 Century Dr W
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3200 0.4 PK-5 830 - Laredo United South High School Grades: 9-12 | 3,262 students
0.4 miles
4001 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-5400 0.4 9-12 3,262 - Laredo H B Zachry Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 635 students
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3200 Chacota St
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4900 0.5 PK-5 635 - Laredo Ligarde Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 729 students
0.7 miles
2800 S Canada Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3900 0.7 PK-5 729
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