United South Middle School
Tel:
(956)473-7700
- United South Middle School serves 1,323 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 82% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 71% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
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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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- United South Middle School's student population of 1,323 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,323 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 73 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- United South Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of United South Middle School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #4733 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | 100% | 52% |
| White | n/a | 28% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | United Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 868 students
0.3 miles
1717 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956)473-3300 0.3 PK-5 868 - Laredo Salinas Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 766 students
0.4 miles
1000 Century Dr W
Laredo, TX 78046
(956)473-3200 0.4 PK-5 766 - Laredo United South High School Grades: 9-12 | 3274 students
0.4 miles
4001 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956)473-5400 0.4 9-12 3274 - Laredo H B Zachry Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 646 students
0.5 miles
3200 Chacota St
Laredo, TX 78040
(956)273-4900 0.5 PK-5 646 - Laredo Ligarde Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 776 students
0.7 miles
2800 S Canada Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956)273-3900 0.7 PK-5 776
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