Very Good
#2925 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 34% in state
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle
Middle School · Laredo ISD · Laredo, TX
A Laredo ISD middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2600 PALO BLANCO ST, Laredo, TX 78046
- Math 32% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joaquin Cigarroa Middle score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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
98.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Joaquin Cigarroa 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$53,601
Median home value
$142,000
Median rent
$1,038/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78046; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United South MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 894 | Compare → |
| Ricardo Molina MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 769 | Compare → |
| Los Obispos MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 658 | Compare → |
| Lamar MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 1,256 | 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.
Laredo ISD
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #20 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
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle is listed in LAREDO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joaquin Cigarroa Middle
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle is a public middle school in Laredo, TX, part of Laredo ISD, serving approximately 1,064 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,925 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joaquin Cigarroa Middle
What grades does Joaquin Cigarroa Middle serve?
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Joaquin Cigarroa Middle?
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,064 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joaquin Cigarroa Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Joaquin Cigarroa Middle is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joaquin Cigarroa Middle rank in TX?
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle ranks #2,925 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Joaquin Cigarroa Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Joaquin Cigarroa Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joaquin Cigarroa Middle has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Joaquin Cigarroa Middle a charter school?
No, Joaquin Cigarroa Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joaquin Cigarroa Middle a Title I school?
No, Joaquin Cigarroa Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joaquin Cigarroa Middle?
98.8% of students at Joaquin Cigarroa 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
- 1,064
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Webb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.0%
- Phone
- (956) 273-6100
- Area population (ZIP 78046)
- 71,965
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 26
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 78046; 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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