Nye Elementary

Summary:

Nye Elementary is a public elementary school in Laredo, Texas, serving 649 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the United Independent School District, which is ranked 310 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nye Elementary has consistently performed above the district and state averages in STAAR Reading and Mathematics assessments across grades 3-5, with a 3rd-grade reading proficiency rate of 61.29% compared to 57.21% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school also ranks in the top 334 out of 4,401 Texas elementary schools for its Hispanic student population and the top 241 out of 4,521 for its economically disadvantaged students. However, the school's performance for English Language Learners and Special Education students has been lower, ranking in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools for these subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools in the United Independent School District, such as Newman Elementary and Finley Elementary, Nye Elementary generally outperforms them in both academic performance and student group rankings. However, Kazen Elementary has consistently outperformed Nye Elementary, suggesting that there may be best practices or strategies at Kazen that could be replicated at Nye. Overall, Nye Elementary is a high-performing school within its district, with a strong track record of academic achievement, particularly for its Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students, but it should continue to focus on improving outcomes for its English Language Learner and Special Education populations.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 101 E Del Mar Blvd
       Laredo, TX  78041


(956) 473-3700

District: United Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1073rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,031 Help


Students who attend Nye Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    United Middle
High:    John B Alexander High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  692

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.3%
White:
1.0%
Asian:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nye Elementary ranks better than 77% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 10th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the United Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.3%), White (1%), Asian (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nye Elementary is 16.9. 25 elementary schools in the United Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nye Elementary is $10,031. 16 elementary schools in the United Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nye Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Nye Elementary 1073rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Nye Elementary in the ranking list.)

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United Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks United Independent School District (Isd) 310th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nye Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Nye Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.36 1792nd 3465 48.3%
2005 62.53 1397th 3475 59.8%
2006 74.46 749th 3476 78.5%
2007 63.37 1456th 3724 60.9%
2008 45.76 2380th 3768 36.8%
2009 44.04 2544th 3884 34.5%
2010 48.91 2387th 3937 39.4%
2011 52.34 2273rd 4095 44.5%
2012 51.32 2187th 4206 48.0%
2013 46.62 2481st 4221 41.2%
2014 64.21 1524th 4260 64.2%
2015 59.71 1803rd 4320 58.3%
2016 63.81 1581st 4286 63.1%
2017 55.83 1669th 4329 61.4%
2018 63.26 1331st 4359 69.5%
2019 63.26 1344th 4479 70.0%
2021 43.02 2394th 4578 47.7%
2022 73.91 994th 4581 78.3%
2023 81.31 712th 4647 84.7%
2024 71.52 1073rd 4675 77.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nye Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.70 2676th 3226 17.0%
2019 28.74 2748th 3333 17.6%
2021 18.96 3242nd 3446 5.9%
2022 58.88 1155th 3487 66.9%
2023 70.65 694th 3556 80.5%
2024 74.34 612th 3638 83.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Nye Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.97 2517th 3558 29.3%
2019 34.07 2487th 3684 32.5%
2021 25.74 3137th 3799 17.4%
2022 35.18 2647th 3952 33.0%
2023 50.72 1600th 4086 60.8%
2024 62.37 1129th 4261 73.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nye Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.47 1120th 4264 73.7%
2019 66.80 977th 4309 77.3%
2021 44.43 2429th 4451 45.4%
2022 77.99 523rd 4477 88.3%
2023 86.73 241st 4521 94.7%
2024 77.91 536th 4560 88.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Nye Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.21 1578th 4306 63.4%
2019 63.22 1315th 4348 69.8%
2021 52.13 1908th 4499 57.6%
2022 73.41 955th 4561 79.1%
2023 74.18 927th 4588 79.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Nye Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.91 1273rd 3106 59.0%
2019 60.29 1475th 3184 53.7%
2021 36.23 2181st 3006 27.4%
2022 59.53 1443rd 2958 51.2%
2023 72.11 631st 2980 78.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Nye Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.37 2550th 4240 39.9%
2019 52.63 1799th 4295 58.1%
2021 21.16 3985th 4331 8.0%
2022 78.09 500th 4461 88.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Nye Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.86 1150th 4319 73.4%
2019 62.05 1372nd 4357 68.5%
2021 35.01 2846th 4498 36.7%
2022 71.27 1063rd 4563 76.7%
2023 83.04 596th 4585 87.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nye Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.43 886th 4168 78.7%
2019 70.11 871st 4188 79.2%
2021 51.91 1816th 4329 58.1%
2022 80.27 512th 4376 88.3%
2023 86.25 334th 4401 92.4%
2024 79.91 528th 4431 88.1%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, May 4, 2009

Open Quote Parents are welcomed at Nye Elementary.

The principal is positive, fair, honest, skilled, and knowledgeable. Formerly, she taught 4th grade at Kazen Elementary. She had an excellent rapport with students and staff members; this continues at Nye.

Walk in the front door--you'll feel welcomed. That's an essential part; when students feel comfortable in their environment, they're likely to learn more readily than in a "police state." Close Quote



Enrollment information for Nye Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 123 0 9 564 0 n/a n/a 0 696
1990 153 0 11 640 0 n/a n/a 0 804
1991 135 1 17 657 0 n/a n/a 0 810
1992 122 1 16 722 0 n/a n/a 0 861
1993 72 1 9 536 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1994 62 1 7 532 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1995 41 4 14 600 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1996 41 4 14 600 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1997 31 5 11 536 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1998 31 4 7 512 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1999 35 4 5 508 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2000 33 6 5 463 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2001 34 3 4 494 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2002 28 0 7 532 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2003 28 0 7 532 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2004 24 0 5 484 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2005 26 0 1 661 0 n/a n/a 0 688
2006 28 0 4 678 0 n/a n/a 0 710
2007 29 3 3 745 2 n/a n/a 0 782
2008 33 3 3 781 4 n/a n/a 0 824
2009 41 0 7 815 4 n/a n/a 0 867
2010 37 0 11 791 3 n/a n/a 0 842
2011 22 0 3 843 0 0 0 0 868
2012 18 0 3 804 0 0 0 0 825
2013 14 0 5 789 0 0 0 0 808
2014 9 1 5 781 0 0 0 0 796
2015 5 1 5 810 0 0 1 0 822
2016 6 1 5 791 0 0 0 0 803
2017 6 1 4 789 0 0 0 0 800
2018 3 3 2 802 0 0 0 0 810
2019 4 2 1 785 0 0 0 0 792
2020 5 1 1 773 0 0 0 0 780
2021 4 0 3 695 0 1 0 0 703
2022 5 0 3 617 0 0 0 0 625
2023 6 0 3 639 0 0 1 0 649
2024 7 0 4 680 0 0 1 0 692

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nye Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 696 n/a n/a n/a
1990 804 39.0 20.6 n/a
1991 810 39.3 20.6 n/a
1992 861 44.1 19.5 27.2
1993 618 36.0 17.2 44.5
1994 602 38.4 15.7 26.2
1995 659 38.1 17.3 53.3
1996 659 38.1 17.3 53.3
1997 583 33.8 17.2 56.3
1998 554 35.2 15.7 50.7
1999 552 32.7 16.9 65.4
2000 507 34.0 14.9 61.1
2001 535 36.0 14.9 60.9
2002 567 34.7 16.3 60.1
2003 567 34.7 16.3 60.1
2004 513 32.9 15.6 59.5
2005 688 39.7 17.3 70.2
2006 710 40.9 17.4 66.1
2007 782 44.7 17.5 68
2008 824 47.8 17.2 68.6
2009 867 49.8 17.4 65.1
2010 842 50.0 16.8 68.2
2011 868 48.9 17.7 69.1
2012 825 47.9 17.1 68.1
2013 808 47.0 17.1 66.5
2014 796 45.8 17.3 63.7
2015 822 47.0 17.4 68.6
2016 803 46.0 17.4 67.4
2017 800 45.3 17.6 69.5
2018 810 45.8 17.6 71.7
2019 792 44.7 17.6 72.6
2020 780 43.6 17.8 72.8
2021 703 42.1 16.6 74.5
2022 625 41.0 15.2 75.2
2023 649 39.0 16.6 75.3
2024 692 40.8 16.9 79

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 Nye Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 696 n/a n/a n/a
1990 804 39.0 20.6 n/a
1991 810 39.3 20.6 n/a
1992 861 44.1 19.5 27.2
1993 618 36.0 17.2 44.5
1994 602 38.4 15.7 26.2
1995 659 38.1 17.3 53.3
1996 659 38.1 17.3 53.3
1997 583 33.8 17.2 56.3
1998 554 35.2 15.7 50.7
1999 552 32.7 16.9 65.4
2000 507 34.0 14.9 61.1
2001 535 36.0 14.9 60.9
2002 567 34.7 16.3 60.1
2003 567 34.7 16.3 60.1
2004 513 32.9 15.6 59.5
2005 688 39.7 17.3 70.2
2006 710 40.9 17.4 66.1
2007 782 44.7 17.5 68
2008 824 47.8 17.2 68.6
2009 867 49.8 17.4 65.1
2010 842 50.0 16.8 68.2
2011 868 48.9 17.7 69.1
2012 825 47.9 17.1 68.1
2013 808 47.0 17.1 66.5
2014 796 45.8 17.3 63.7
2015 822 47.0 17.4 68.6
2016 803 46.0 17.4 67.4
2017 800 45.3 17.6 69.5
2018 810 45.8 17.6 71.7
2019 792 44.7 17.6 72.6
2020 780 43.6 17.8 72.8
2021 703 42.1 16.6 74.5
2022 625 41.0 15.2 75.2
2023 649 39.0 16.6 75.3
2024 692 40.8 16.9 79

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Nye Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $586 (6.2%) $8,869 (93.8%) $9,455
2020 $604 (6.5%) $8,680 (93.5%) $9,284
2021 $1,386 (13.8%) $8,645 (86.2%) $10,031

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nye Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1344th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 712th of 4647 Elementary schools
 14.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Nye Elementary)4367
 24%
   3rd Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))4556
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nye Elementary)4554
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))5349
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Nye Elementary)4563
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))4952
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nye Elementary)5258
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))5452
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Nye Elementary)5466
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))5262
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nye Elementary)6767
   5th Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))6957
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Nye Elementary)6053
 7%
   5th Grade Science (United Independent School District (Isd))5738
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students792649
 18.1%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic785639
 18.6%
Pacific Islander00
White46
 50%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.6%75.3%
 2.7%


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Students at Nye Elementary are 98% Hispanic, 1% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 692 students attended Nye Elementary.

Students who attend Nye Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : United Middle
High : John B Alexander High School

Nye Elementary ranks 1073rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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