United Independent School District (Isd)

The United Independent School District (Isd) in Laredo, Texas, operates a total of 51 schools, including 30 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, 7 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district as a whole is ranked 296 out of 968 school districts in Texas and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Some of the standout schools in the district include Trautmann Elementary and San Isidro Elementary, both ranked in the top 5% of elementary schools in Texas with 5 and 4 SchoolDigger stars, respectively. At the middle school level, United Middle and Elias Herrera Middle are ranked in the top 15% of middle schools in Texas and have 4 SchoolDigger stars. The district's high schools, such as United High School, which is ranked in the top 33% of high schools in Texas and has 3 SchoolDigger stars, generally have high graduation rates ranging from 93.4% to 96.7%.

However, the district faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with many schools having over 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the district is predominantly Hispanic, with very little racial diversity. While the standout schools demonstrate pockets of excellence, the district as a whole must address these socioeconomic barriers and ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have access to a high-quality education.