Below Average
#6913 of 8,552 schools in TX
F S Lara Academy
High School · Laredo ISD · Laredo, TX
A Laredo ISD high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2901 E TRAVIS ST, Laredo, TX 78043
- Math 25% proficient (2014)
- Reading 25% proficient (2014)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at F S Lara Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where F S Lara Academy 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 71Very Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$54,280
Median home value
$151,400
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
26.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78043; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nixon H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 2,099 | Compare → |
| Triumph Public High Schools-laredo NorthCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| St Augustine High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.6private | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Premier H S of LaredoCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 139 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Laredo ISD
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #29 of 29
- District spending per student
- $12,886NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
F S Lara Academy is listed in LAREDO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About F S Lara Academy
F S Lara Academy is a public high school in Laredo, TX, part of Laredo ISD, serving approximately 55 students in grades 6th-12th with a 3.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,913 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2014 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2014 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about F S Lara Academy
What grades does F S Lara Academy serve?
F S Lara Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend F S Lara Academy?
F S Lara Academy has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at F S Lara Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at F S Lara Academy is 3.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does F S Lara Academy rank in TX?
F S Lara Academy ranks #6,913 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is F S Lara Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
F S Lara Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 F S Lara Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, F S Lara Academy has 25% math proficiency (2014 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2014 EdFacts).
Is F S Lara Academy a charter school?
No, F S Lara Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is F S Lara Academy a Title I school?
No, F S Lara Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for F S Lara Academy?
100.0% of students at F S Lara Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 55
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Webb County
- Phone
- (956) 273-7900
- Area population (ZIP 78043)
- 44,044
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 28.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 78043; 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 2014 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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