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UNITED SOUTH MIDDLE

3707 AVE LOS PRESIDENTES, LAREDO, TX 78043UNITED ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,009
Students
Total enrolled
$13,953
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
17.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 16% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 17% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,009 students in grades 06–08 in LAREDO, Texas.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,953 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

UNITED SOUTH MIDDLE is a very large middle in LAREDO, Texas, serving grades 06–08 with 1,009 students. The district invests $13,953 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 84% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at UNITED SOUTH MIDDLE

1,009
Total Students
17.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
84%
Free Lunch
57
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution517 male · 492 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility84%
National avg 52% · 847 students
Student Composition
100%
Hispanic / Latino100%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 484365021066

Academic Outcomes at UNITED SOUTH MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 39th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 78043

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,953Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,953
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,139
Student Support$2,651
Administration$1,674
Operations$2,093
Other$1,395
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,953 spent per student, an estimated $6,181 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
36%
38%
State government
35.9%
Local (property tax)
38.4%
Federal programs
25.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 84% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
COL SANTOS BENAVIDES ELSAN ISIDRO ELJULIA BIRD JONES MULLER ELJOHN W ARNDT EL
+14 more
↓
Middle
GEORGE WASHINGTON MIDDLEELIAS HERRERA MIDDLEUNITED MIDDLELAMAR BRUNI VERGARA MIDDLE
+4 more
↓
High School
UNITED H SLYNDON B JOHNSONUNITED SOUTH H SJOHN B ALEXANDER H S
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyWebb County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictUNITED ISD →
Phone: (956)473-7700
NCES ID: 484365021066
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LAREDO seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
UNITED H S
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● 42 opp62% FRL
High
LYNDON B JOHNSON
3,252 students · 09–12
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High
UNITED SOUTH H S
3,243 students · 09–12
● 40 opp85% FRL
High
JOHN B ALEXANDER H S
3,070 students · 09–12
● 49 opp60% FRL
Mid
GEORGE WASHINGTON MIDDLE
1,112 students · 06–08
● 42 opp78% FRL
Mid
ELIAS HERRERA MIDDLE
1,097 students · 06–08
● 42 opp47% FRL
Mid
UNITED MIDDLE
1,092 students · 06–08
● 42 opp49% FRL
Elem
COL SANTOS BENAVIDES EL
895 students · PK–05
● 42 opp36% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3707 AVE LOS PRESIDENTES, LAREDO, TX 78043
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.