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Public School Review - Established 2003

Laredo Independent School District

2400 San Bernardo Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (956) 273-1000
www.laredoisd.org

Top Rankings

Laredo Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public preschools serving 10,257 students in Laredo Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Laredo Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
30 Schools
4,213 Schools
# Students
20,271 Students
2,175,201 Students
# Teachers
1,426 Teachers
147,401 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeLaredo Independent School DistrictTexas
Pre-K1,614227
Kind1,255255
11,494253
21,444255
31,564255
41,449250
51,437219
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District Rank

Laredo Independent School District, which is ranked #700 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (TX)
#728 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearLaredo Independent School District
2023#728
2022#737
2021#1015
2019#468
2018#356
2017#745
2016#932
2015#1056
2014#1092
2013#1130
2012#1075
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42%
44%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearLaredo Independent School DistrictTexas
202342%44%
202238%41%
202121%37%
201955%51%
201850%49%
201779%78%
201671%75%
201562%73%
201465%76%
201364%78%
201274%83%
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43%
51%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearLaredo Independent School DistrictTexas
202243%51%
202129%42%
201942%47%
201850%45%
201763%72%
201658%71%
201558%73%
201457%75%
201359%78%
201277%88%
201177%88%
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43%
46%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearLaredo Independent School DistrictTexas
202243%46%
202129%43%
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95%
90%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearLaredo Independent School DistrictTexas
202395%90%
202295%90%
202196%89%
201994%89%
201894%89%
201791%89%
201689%89%
201585%89%
201481%88%
201385%88%
201282%88%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.01
0.63

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearLaredo Independent School DistrictTexas
20240.010.64
20230.010.64
20220.010.64
20210.010.64
20200.010.63
20190.010.63
20180.010.64
20170.010.64
20160.010.63
20150.040.63
20140.010.63
20130.010.64
20120.010.64
20110.010.64
20100.010.64
20090.010.64
20080.010.64
20070.010.64
20060.010.64
20050.010.64
20040.010.64
20030.020.64
20020.010.64
20010.020.64
20000.020.65
19990.030.65
19980.030.65
19970.030.64
19960.030.64
19950.030.64
19940.030.64
19930.030.63
19920.040.63
19910.040.63
19900.040.63
19890.040.62
19880.040.62
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
100%
55%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearLaredo Independent School DistrictTexas
2024100%53%
2023100%53%
2022100%53%
2021100%53%
2020100%53%
2019100%53%
2018100%52%
2017100%52%
201699%52%
201599%52%
2014100%52%
2013100%51%
2012100%51%
2011100%50%
2010100%49%
2009100%48%
2008100%47%
2007100%46%
2006100%46%
2005100%45%
2004100%44%
200399%43%
200299%42%
200199%41%
200099%40%
199999%39%
199899%38%
199799%38%
199699%37%
199599%36%
199499%36%
199399%35%
199298%35%
199198%34%
199098%33%
198998%33%
198898%32%
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% Black
n/a
13%
% White
n/a
23%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2016)

YearLaredo Independent School DistrictTexas
20161%29%
20031%40%
20021%41%
20011%42%
20001%44%
19991%45%
19981%46%
19971%46%
19961%47%
19951%48%
19941%48%
19931%49%
19922%49%
19912%51%
19902%51%
19892%51%
19882%52%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,384 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,577 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$312 MM
$74,029 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearLaredo Independent School DistrictTexas
2023$312 MM$14 MM
2022$321 MM$14 MM
2021$312 MM$14 MM
2020$321 MM$14 MM
2019$301 MM$13 MM
2018$286 MM$11 MM
2017$282 MM$11 MM
2016$289 MM$11 MM
2015$283 MM$9 MM
2014$267 MM$10 MM
2012$266 MM$9 MM
2011$280 MM$10 MM
2010$283 MM$9 MM
2009$280 MM$9 MM
2008$270 MM$8 MM
2007$269 MM$8 MM
2006$241 MM$7 MM
2005$231 MM$7 MM
2004$221 MM$6 MM
2003$199 MM$6 MM
2002$186 MM$6 MM
2001$165 MM$6 MM
2000$163 MM$6 MM
1999$140 MM$6 MM
1998$137 MM$6 MM
1997$131 MM$6 MM
1996$123 MM$6 MM
1995$108 MM$5 MM
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Spending
$316 MM
$78,063 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearLaredo Independent School DistrictTexas
2023$316 MM$13 MM
2022$309 MM$13 MM
2021$316 MM$13 MM
2020$309 MM$13 MM
2019$286 MM$12 MM
2018$285 MM$11 MM
2017$282 MM$11 MM
2016$266 MM$11 MM
2015$262 MM$9 MM
2014$286 MM$10 MM
2012$254 MM$9 MM
2011$269 MM$9 MM
2010$262 MM$9 MM
2009$258 MM$9 MM
2008$265 MM$8 MM
2007$271 MM$8 MM
2006$280 MM$7 MM
2005$259 MM$7 MM
2004$236 MM$6 MM
2003$236 MM$6 MM
2002$209 MM$6 MM
2001$158 MM$6 MM
2000$151 MM$6 MM
1999$152 MM$6 MM
1998$139 MM$6 MM
1997$132 MM$6 MM
1996$127 MM$6 MM
1995$131 MM$5 MM
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Revenue / Student
$15,384
$13,352

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearLaredo Independent School DistrictTexas
2023$14,898$15,640
2022$13,554$15,527
2021$14,149$15,800
2020$13,554$15,527
2019$12,715$14,104
2018$11,878$12,819
2017$11,654$13,668
2016$11,958$13,530
2015$11,454$12,250
2014$10,687$11,938
2012$10,722$11,792
2011$11,338$12,560
2010$11,453$12,250
2009$11,199$11,947
2008$10,724$11,503
2007$10,818$11,028
2006$9,643$10,357
2005$9,307$9,808
2004$8,911$9,347
2003$8,186$9,172
2002$7,855$8,890
2001$7,333$8,220
2000$7,216$8,183
1999$6,205$7,482
1998$6,051$7,282
1997$5,679$6,948
1995$4,581$6,375
1992$4,611$5,401
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Spending / Student
$15,577
$14,079

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearLaredo Independent School DistrictTexas
2023$15,085$14,776
2022$13,039$14,277
2021$14,326$14,927
2020$13,039$14,277
2019$12,083$13,432
2018$11,856$12,640
2017$11,646$13,337
2016$10,999$12,941
2015$10,588$12,682
2014$11,447$11,519
2012$10,241$11,195
2011$10,907$12,153
2010$10,587$12,682
2009$10,335$12,666
2008$10,524$11,542
2007$10,894$10,438
2006$11,213$9,999
2005$10,451$9,530
2004$9,504$9,298
2003$9,737$9,172
2002$8,820$8,828
2001$7,004$8,284
2000$6,686$8,055
1999$6,714$7,777
1998$6,153$7,202
1997$5,746$7,030
1995$5,539$5,816
1992$4,127$4,974
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Best Laredo Independent School District Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J Kawas Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2100 S Milmo Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Farias Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1510 Chicago St
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1208 Market
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Pierce Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 E Eistetter
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #55.
D D Hachar Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3000 Guadalupe St
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #66.
J C Martin Jr Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1600 Monterrey Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Santo Nino Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2701 Bismark St
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #88.
T Sanchez El / H Ochoa Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
211 E Ash St
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #99.
Milton Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2500 Ash
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1010.
Leyendecker Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1311 Garden St
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Tarver Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3000 Tilden Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1212.
Dovalina Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1700 W Anna Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3320
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1313.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2401 Clark Blvd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1414.
Daiches Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 Green
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1515.
H B Zachry Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Chacota St
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1616.
Santa Maria Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3817 Santa Maria
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Bruni Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1508 San Eduardo
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1818.
Don Jose Gallego
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
520 Clark Blvd
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1919.
Ligarde Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 S Canada Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2020.
Macdonell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1606 Benavides
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

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  • District size: 30 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 20,271 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
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