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#3686 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 43% in state

George Washington Middle

Middle School · United ISD · Laredo, TX

An United ISD middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

10306 RIVERBANK DR, Laredo, TX 78045

  • Math 48% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+4.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.7 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+11.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$12,037
Chronic Absenteeism15.7%

Students at George Washington Middle score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
84%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

78.4%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where George Washington Middle 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,849/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Trautmann MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.56–82.7 mi744Compare →
Clark MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.06–83.2 mi576Compare →
United MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.06–83.2 mi999Compare →
Elias Herrera MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.26–83.4 mi1,055Compare →

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
#39 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

George Washington Middle is listed in UNITED ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About George Washington Middle

George Washington Middle is a public middle school in Laredo, TX, part of United ISD, serving approximately 1,093 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,686 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about George Washington Middle

What grades does George Washington Middle serve?

George Washington Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend George Washington Middle?

George Washington Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,093 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Middle is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does George Washington Middle rank in TX?

George Washington Middle ranks #3,686 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is George Washington Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

George Washington Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 George Washington Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, George Washington Middle has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is George Washington Middle a charter school?

No, George Washington Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is George Washington Middle a Title I school?

No, George Washington Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Washington Middle?

78.4% of students at George Washington Middle 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 – 8th
Enrollment
1,093
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Webb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.7%
Area population (ZIP 78045)
67,185
Area average commute
20 min
Area median age
33.5
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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