Very Good
#1748 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 20% in state
Dr Malakoff EL
Elementary School · United ISD · Laredo, TX
An United ISD elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2810 HAVANA DR, Laredo, TX 78045
- Math 59% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr Malakoff EL score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dr Malakoff EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,849/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Laredo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,334
Median home value
$227,300
Median rent
$1,404/mo
College educated
34.7%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Borchers ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Matias De Llano ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| San Isidro ELEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 815 | Compare → |
| Col Santos Benavides ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 827 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
United ISD
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #19 of 47
- District spending per student
- $12,037NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr Malakoff EL is listed in UNITED ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr Malakoff EL
Dr Malakoff EL is a public elementary school in Laredo, TX, part of United ISD, serving approximately 600 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,748 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Dr Malakoff EL
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr Malakoff EL
What grades does Dr Malakoff EL serve?
Dr Malakoff EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dr Malakoff EL?
Dr Malakoff EL has an enrollment of approximately 600 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Malakoff EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Malakoff EL is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr Malakoff EL rank in TX?
Dr Malakoff EL ranks #1,748 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Dr Malakoff EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr Malakoff EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dr Malakoff EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr Malakoff EL has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dr Malakoff EL a charter school?
No, Dr Malakoff EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr Malakoff EL a Title I school?
No, Dr Malakoff EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr Malakoff EL?
59.7% of students at Dr Malakoff EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 600
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Webb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (956) 473-4800
- Area population (ZIP 78045)
- 67,185
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78045; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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