Summary:
This analysis examines ten elementary schools in zip code 78045 (Laredo, TX), all part of the United Independent School District (ISD), serving grades PK through 5 with enrollments ranging from 453 to 794 students.
The standout school is San Isidro Elementary, which has achieved a 5-star rating for three consecutive years and ranks in the 96th percentile statewide, with STAAR scores far exceeding district and state averages. Close behind are Col Santos Benavides Elementary and Trautmann Elementary, both maintaining 5-star status and rankings in the 91st percentile. Dr. Malakoff Elementary shows notable improvement, rising from the 76th to the 83rd percentile. In contrast, Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary faces the most challenges, with the lowest state ranking (40th percentile, 2-star) and the highest free/reduced lunch rate (90.02%). Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary also struggles, with a high poverty rate (81.77%) and declining rankings.
Key metrics show an average free/reduced lunch rate of 60.45% and a favorable average student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. Per-student spending averages $9,995, but spending does not correlate with performance—Matias De Llano Elementary spends the most ($11,360) yet ranks lower than Trautmann Elementary, which spends the least ($9,259). Science proficiency is a universal weakness, with an average of 35.7% across schools, though San Isidro Elementary leads at 50.97%. Overall, the top three schools demonstrate consistent excellence, while schools with higher poverty rates tend to underperform, highlighting the need for targeted support.
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