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#4471 of 8,552 schools in TX
Ricardo Molina Middle
Middle School · United ISD · Laredo, TX
An United ISD middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4301 VIENTOS RD, Laredo, TX 78046
- Math 50% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ricardo Molina Middle score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ricardo Molina 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Obispos MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 658 | Compare → |
| Joaquin Cigarroa MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 1,064 | Compare → |
| United South MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 894 | Compare → |
| Elias Herrera MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,055 | 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
- #43 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
Ricardo Molina Middle is listed in UNITED ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ricardo Molina Middle
Ricardo Molina Middle is a public middle school in Laredo, TX, part of United ISD, serving approximately 769 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,471 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ricardo Molina Middle
What grades does Ricardo Molina Middle serve?
Ricardo Molina Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ricardo Molina Middle?
Ricardo Molina Middle has an enrollment of approximately 769 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ricardo Molina Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ricardo Molina Middle is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ricardo Molina Middle rank in TX?
Ricardo Molina Middle ranks #4,471 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Ricardo Molina Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Ricardo Molina Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Ricardo Molina Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ricardo Molina Middle has 50% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Is Ricardo Molina Middle a charter school?
No, Ricardo Molina Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ricardo Molina Middle a Title I school?
No, Ricardo Molina Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ricardo Molina Middle?
91.0% of students at Ricardo Molina 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
- 769
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Webb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (956) 473-8100
- 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.
- 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 · 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.
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 STAAR; directory SY 2023–24
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