Laredo ISD School District
School District · Laredo, Texas
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
30
20 elem, 4 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,886
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
30
20 elem, 4 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,886
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Evaluating Laredo ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Laredo ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
J Kawas EL
Laredo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
J C Martin JR EL
Laredo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Leyendecker EL
Laredo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#184 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,886
$82 vs Texas median
District size
20,592 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Laredo ISD ranks #184 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Laredo ISD's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 29 schools. Its top-rated schools are J Kawas EL (9.4/10), J C Martin JR EL (9.3/10), and Leyendecker EL (9.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.4/10 despite 97% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Laredo ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +47.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Laredo ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Laredo ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (29 of 30). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | J Kawas EL | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | J C Martin JR EL | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Leyendecker EL | 9.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Heights EL | 8.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Farias EL | 8.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Santa Maria EL | 8.5 / 10 |
| 7 | D D Hachar EL | 8.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Ryan EL | 8.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Pierce EL | 8.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Memorial Middle | 8.4 / 10 |
See all 30 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Laredo ISD
Laredo ISD is a Laredo, Texas school district serving 30 schools. The district educates 20,592 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. The district invests $12,886 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Laredo ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is J Kawas EL, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Laredo ISD students show an average math proficiency of 60.2% and ELA proficiency of 59.0%.
The district includes 20 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Laredo ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Laredo ISD with test data.
Schools in Laredo ISD
30 schools Elementary Schools 20
Middle Schools 4
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Laredo
- Total Enrollment
- 20,592
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,421
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Laredo ISD?
Laredo ISD has 30 schools in total — 20 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Laredo ISD?
The average composite rating for Laredo ISD is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Laredo ISD?
Laredo ISD spends $12,886 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Laredo ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Laredo ISD is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Laredo ISD?
J Kawas EL is the highest-rated school in Laredo ISD with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Laredo ISD?
Across schools in Laredo ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Laredo ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Laredo ISD has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 30 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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