Summary:
The United Independent School District (Isd) oversees 13 middle schools serving grades 6 through 8, with enrollment ranging from 361 to 1,146 students and a district-wide average of 76% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
Trautmann Middle stands out as the top academic performer, earning the district's only 5-star rating and ranking in the 90th percentile statewide, significantly outpacing peers in subjects like 8th Grade Science. United South Middle is the most improved school, jumping from a 3-star to a 4-star rating with a remarkable rise in 8th Grade Math proficiency from 44% to 78%. Elias Herrera Middle and United Middle are consistent high achievers, both maintaining 4-star ratings and rankings in the 85th-89th percentile. In contrast, Salvador Garcia Middle faces the greatest challenges, with the highest economic disadvantage rate (98%), the highest dropout rate (0.8%), and the lowest state ranking (33rd percentile, 2-star rating).
A key finding is that higher spending does not guarantee better results—Salvador Garcia Middle spends the most per student ($12,274) yet performs lowest, while Elias Herrera Middle spends the least ($8,106) and excels. Across the district, Algebra I proficiency is nearly perfect (8 of 13 schools at 100%), but this reflects a select group of advanced students, not overall math skills. Reading is a relative strength for most schools, while math and 8th Grade Social Studies are persistent weaknesses, with Social Studies scores often falling below state averages—only three schools (Elias Herrera Middle, United Middle, and Trautmann Middle) exceeded the state average of 31.69% in 2025-2026.
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