Joaquin Cigarroa Middle

Summary:

Joaquin Cigarroa Middle is a public middle school in Laredo, Texas, serving 1,104 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Laredo Independent School District, which is ranked 390 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Joaquin Cigarroa Middle faces significant challenges in terms of student academic performance. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with a ranking between 1,574 and 1,895 out of over 2,300 schools. Its test scores on the STAAR assessments are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in reading ranged from 36.34% to 43.72%, compared to the state averages of 52.08% to 54.45%. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Joaquin Cigarroa Middle to other middle schools in the Laredo area, such as Christen Middle, Lamar Middle, and Memorial Middle, these nearby schools generally outperform Joaquin Cigarroa Middle on state assessments and have higher rankings from SchoolDigger, suggesting that there may be factors beyond the student demographics that contribute to the school's underperformance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2600 Palo Blanco St
       Laredo, TX  78046-8232


(956) 273-6100

District: Laredo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1601st of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,127 Help


Students who attend Joaquin Cigarroa Middle usually attend:

High:    Dr Leo Cigarroa High School

Feeder schools for Joaquin Cigarroa Middle:

Elementary:    D D Hachar Elementary
    Daiches Elementary
    H B Zachry Elementary
    J Kawas Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  1,104

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.8%
White:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Joaquin Cigarroa Middle ranks worse than 67.8% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.03. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.8%), White (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joaquin Cigarroa Middle is 12, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Joaquin Cigarroa Middle employs 91.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joaquin Cigarroa Middle is $10,127. 2 middle schools in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Joaquin Cigarroa Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Joaquin Cigarroa Middle 1601st of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Joaquin Cigarroa Middle in the ranking list.)

Laredo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Laredo Independent School District (Isd) 390th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Joaquin Cigarroa Middle

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Rank History for all students at Joaquin Cigarroa Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 3.25 1548th 1573 1.6%
2005 3.42 1553rd 1582 1.8%
2006 3.06 1557th 1585 1.8%
2007 11.01 1593rd 1684 5.4%
2008 6.59 1670th 1718 2.8%
2009 11.92 1690th 1763 4.1%
2010 15.77 1706th 1803 5.4%
2011 15.98 1793rd 1895 5.4%
2012 12.64 1806th 1951 7.4%
2013 12.59 1843rd 1973 6.6%
2014 9.16 1891st 1987 4.8%
2015 8.27 1932nd 2043 5.4%
2016 19.12 1757th 1987 11.6%
2017 26.09 1580th 2027 22.1%
2018 37.72 1306th 2080 37.2%
2019 35.74 1426th 2193 35.0%
2021 19.68 1895th 2252 15.9%
2022 28.84 1668th 2254 26.0%
2023 34.65 1574th 2330 32.4%
2024 34.03 1601st 2361 32.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Joaquin Cigarroa Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.65 648th 1376 52.9%
2019 37.94 881st 1445 39.0%
2021 21.70 1503rd 1592 5.6%
2022 28.94 1308th 1643 20.4%
2023 37.26 1077th 1720 37.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Joaquin Cigarroa Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.55 693rd 1597 56.6%
2019 36.60 1029th 1626 36.7%
2021 25.18 1512th 1712 11.7%
2022 33.06 1247th 1757 29.0%
2023 41.96 938th 1815 48.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joaquin Cigarroa Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.22 988th 2039 51.5%
2019 48.35 1000th 2073 51.8%
2021 26.57 1762nd 2172 18.9%
2022 40.62 1311th 2220 40.9%
2023 48.34 1095th 2251 51.4%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Joaquin Cigarroa Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.59 94th 125 24.8%
2021 24.27 64th 68 5.9%
2023 49.16 35th 76 53.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Joaquin Cigarroa Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.21 1212th 2008 39.6%
2019 37.21 1322nd 2047 35.4%
2021 22.36 1769th 2151 17.8%
2022 30.99 1603rd 2221 27.8%
2023 35.96 1482nd 2241 33.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Joaquin Cigarroa Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.71 1094th 1430 23.5%
2019 47.92 949th 1446 34.4%
2021 24.29 1244th 1501 17.1%
2022 28.75 1241st 1488 16.6%
2023 33.27 1180th 1481 20.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Joaquin Cigarroa Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.31 1130th 2008 43.7%
2019 42.55 1116th 2058 45.8%
2021 17.46 2040th 2118 3.7%
2022 57.66 660th 2182 69.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Joaquin Cigarroa Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.62 1383rd 2030 31.9%
2019 33.11 1429th 2069 30.9%
2021 17.65 1913th 2168 11.8%
2022 26.51 1746th 2228 21.6%
2023 31.92 1586th 2245 29.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Joaquin Cigarroa Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.67 1012th 1895 46.6%
2019 42.71 1070th 1935 44.7%
2021 25.15 1667th 2043 18.4%
2022 34.82 1401st 2077 32.5%
2023 42.01 1220th 2116 42.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Joaquin Cigarroa Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 15 1 0 1378 0 n/a n/a 0 1394
1990 19 0 0 1344 0 n/a n/a 0 1363
1991 21 0 0 1334 0 n/a n/a 0 1355
1992 22 0 0 1333 0 n/a n/a 0 1355
1993 21 0 0 1357 0 n/a n/a 0 1378
1994 21 2 0 1370 0 n/a n/a 0 1393
1995 21 2 0 1269 1 n/a n/a 0 1293
1996 21 2 0 1269 1 n/a n/a 0 1293
1997 24 1 0 1208 0 n/a n/a 0 1233
1998 21 1 1 1267 0 n/a n/a 0 1290
1999 13 3 1 1275 0 n/a n/a 0 1292
2000 8 2 1 1293 0 n/a n/a 0 1304
2001 6 0 1 1295 0 n/a n/a 0 1302
2002 4 1 0 1407 0 n/a n/a 0 1412
2003 4 1 0 1407 0 n/a n/a 0 1412
2004 5 1 0 1441 0 n/a n/a 0 1447
2005 4 1 0 1429 0 n/a n/a 0 1434
2006 2 0 0 1464 1 n/a n/a 0 1467
2007 2 0 0 1405 0 n/a n/a 0 1407
2008 1 1 0 1348 0 n/a n/a 0 1350
2009 0 1 0 1271 0 n/a n/a 0 1272
2010 0 1 0 1215 0 n/a n/a 0 1216
2011 1 1 0 1236 0 0 0 0 1238
2012 2 2 0 1267 0 0 0 0 1271
2013 3 1 0 1300 0 0 0 0 1304
2014 1 1 0 1402 1 0 0 0 1405
2015 3 0 0 1404 0 0 0 0 1407
2016 6 0 0 1306 0 0 0 0 1312
2017 1 0 0 1331 0 0 0 0 1332
2018 2 0 0 1317 0 0 0 0 1319
2019 6 0 0 1322 1 0 0 0 1329
2020 1 0 1 1263 0 0 0 0 1265
2021 3 0 0 1262 0 0 0 0 1265
2022 4 0 0 1063 0 0 0 0 1067
2023 2 0 0 1102 0 0 0 0 1104

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Joaquin Cigarroa Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1394 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1363 75.0 18.1 n/a
1991 1355 75.4 17.9 n/a
1992 1355 78.8 17.1 88.8
1993 1378 84.0 16.4 94.5
1994 1393 83.3 16.7 82.1
1995 1293 91.6 14.1 89.9
1996 1293 91.6 14.1 89.9
1997 1233 91.0 13.5 85.6
1998 1290 91.1 14.2 83.6
1999 1292 97.5 13.3 93.3
2000 1304 99.4 13.1 91.2
2001 1302 73.2 17.8 89.1
2002 1412 89.7 15.7 84.4
2003 1412 89.7 15.7 84.4
2004 1447 88.0 16.4 88.7
2005 1434 87.4 16.4 87.6
2006 1467 95.4 15.4 4.6
2007 1407 100.6 14.0 3
2008 1350 98.2 13.7 0.2
2009 1272 97.2 13.1 0
2010 1216 96.8 12.5 0
2011 1238 93.3 13.2 0
2012 1271 89.3 14.2 0
2013 1304 79.3 16.4 98.8
2014 1405 82.3 17.0 98.9
2015 1407 82.0 17.1 98.4
2016 1312 81.0 16.1 96
2017 1332 84.5 15.7 93.4
2018 1319 84.8 15.5 92.8
2019 1329 83.1 15.9 98.2
2020 1265 87.6 14.4 97.8
2021 1265 87.6 14.4 97.9
2022 1067 94.1 11.3 98.1
2023 1104 91.9 12.0 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Joaquin Cigarroa Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1394 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1363 75.0 18.1 n/a
1991 1355 75.4 17.9 n/a
1992 1355 78.8 17.1 88.8
1993 1378 84.0 16.4 94.5
1994 1393 83.3 16.7 82.1
1995 1293 91.6 14.1 89.9
1996 1293 91.6 14.1 89.9
1997 1233 91.0 13.5 85.6
1998 1290 91.1 14.2 83.6
1999 1292 97.5 13.3 93.3
2000 1304 99.4 13.1 91.2
2001 1302 73.2 17.8 89.1
2002 1412 89.7 15.7 84.4
2003 1412 89.7 15.7 84.4
2004 1447 88.0 16.4 88.7
2005 1434 87.4 16.4 87.6
2006 1467 95.4 15.4 4.6
2007 1407 100.6 14.0 3
2008 1350 98.2 13.7 0.2
2009 1272 97.2 13.1 0
2010 1216 96.8 12.5 0
2011 1238 93.3 13.2 0
2012 1271 89.3 14.2 0
2013 1304 79.3 16.4 98.8
2014 1405 82.3 17.0 98.9
2015 1407 82.0 17.1 98.4
2016 1312 81.0 16.1 96
2017 1332 84.5 15.7 93.4
2018 1319 84.8 15.5 92.8
2019 1329 83.1 15.9 98.2
2020 1265 87.6 14.4 97.8
2021 1265 87.6 14.4 97.9
2022 1067 94.1 11.3 98.1
2023 1104 91.9 12.0 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Joaquin Cigarroa Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,178 (12.2%) $8,495 (87.8%) $9,672
2020 $1,924 (18.1%) $8,685 (81.9%) $10,608
2021 $1,566 (15.5%) $8,562 (84.5%) $10,127

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Joaquin Cigarroa Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1426th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1574th of 2330 Middle schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Joaquin Cigarroa Middle)2225
 3%
   6th Grade Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))2436
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Joaquin Cigarroa Middle)3920
 19%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))3927
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Joaquin Cigarroa Middle)3345
 12%
   7th Grade Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))3545
 10%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Joaquin Cigarroa Middle)3330
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))3827
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Joaquin Cigarroa Middle)3849
 11%
   8th Grade Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))4249
 7%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Joaquin Cigarroa Middle)5641
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))5631
 25%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Joaquin Cigarroa Middle)4139
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))4239
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Joaquin Cigarroa Middle)2722
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))3123
 8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Joaquin Cigarroa Middle)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))6041
 19%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13291104
 16.9%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic13221102
 16.6%
Pacific Islander00
White62
 66.7%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.2%99.5%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Joaquin Cigarroa Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,104 students attended Joaquin Cigarroa Middle.

Joaquin Cigarroa Middle ranks 1601st of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Joaquin Cigarroa Middle are 100% Hispanic.

Students who attend Joaquin Cigarroa Middle usually go on to attend Dr Leo Cigarroa High School


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