Salinas Elementary

Summary:

Salinas Elementary is a public elementary school in Laredo, Texas, serving 767 students in grades PK-5. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (99.74%) and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (85.66%), which may contribute to its academic challenges.

Salinas Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with lower performance on STAAR tests compared to the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 41.27% of 3rd-grade students and 52.14% of 5th-grade students scored proficient or better on STAAR Reading, compared to the district's 57.21% to 60.32% and the state's 48.85% to 53.96%. The school's performance is particularly concerning for its Hispanic, English Language Learner, and special needs student populations, which rank in the bottom quarter of their respective subgroups in Texas.

While Salinas Elementary's funding and resources are comparable to the district and nearby schools, such as Bonnie L. Garcia Elementary, John W. Arndt Elementary, and Rodolfo C. Centeno Elementary, these nearby schools tend to outperform Salinas Elementary on STAAR tests and have higher statewide rankings. This suggests that targeted interventions and support may be needed to improve student outcomes at Salinas Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3611 Alfredo Cantu Dr
       Laredo, TX  78046


(956) 473-3200

District: United Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3069th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,359 Help


Students who attend Salinas Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    United South Middle
High:    United South High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  767

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.7%
African American:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.7% Help


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Compare Details Salinas Elementary ranks worse than 65.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last 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 35.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.7%), African American (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salinas Elementary is 17.5. 23 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 Salinas Elementary is $9,359. 27 elementary schools in the United Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Salinas Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Salinas Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Salinas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.07 2430th 3465 29.9%
2005 32.02 2789th 3475 19.7%
2006 32.79 2745th 3476 21.0%
2007 27.87 3143rd 3724 15.6%
2008 15.35 3543rd 3768 6.0%
2009 6.85 3822nd 3884 1.6%
2010 24.65 3469th 3937 11.9%
2011 16.33 3840th 4095 6.2%
2012 33.53 3233rd 4206 23.1%
2013 37.50 3007th 4221 28.8%
2014 38.66 2979th 4260 30.1%
2015 48.23 2427th 4320 43.8%
2016 54.50 2082nd 4286 51.4%
2017 45.26 2228th 4329 48.5%
2018 49.65 2007th 4359 54.0%
2019 53.08 1865th 4479 58.4%
2021 18.60 3974th 4578 13.2%
2022 40.58 2700th 4581 41.1%
2023 41.79 2678th 4647 42.4%
2024 35.96 3069th 4675 34.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Salinas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.94 2280th 3226 29.3%
2019 34.24 2439th 3333 26.8%
2021 16.02 3343rd 3446 3.0%
2022 33.26 2592nd 3487 25.7%
2023 48.48 1762nd 3556 50.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Salinas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.35 3242nd 3558 8.9%
2019 34.67 2450th 3684 33.5%
2021 20.23 3589th 3799 5.5%
2022 26.46 3276th 3952 17.1%
2023 25.80 3425th 4086 16.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salinas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.42 1242nd 4264 70.9%
2019 59.58 1381st 4309 68.0%
2021 19.61 4053rd 4451 8.9%
2022 44.11 2539th 4477 43.3%
2023 49.55 2217th 4521 51.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Salinas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.94 1892nd 4306 56.1%
2019 47.40 2203rd 4348 49.3%
2021 19.62 3907th 4499 13.2%
2022 42.94 2592nd 4561 43.2%
2023 38.24 2892nd 4588 37.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Salinas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.69 2150th 3106 30.8%
2019 60.85 1447th 3184 54.6%
2021 18.08 2646th 3006 12.0%
2022 48.43 1921st 2958 35.1%
2023 35.08 2427th 2980 18.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Salinas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.73 1948th 4240 54.1%
2019 52.95 1779th 4295 58.6%
2021 16.51 4197th 4331 3.1%
2022 58.56 1511th 4461 66.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Salinas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.77 2111th 4319 51.1%
2019 56.83 1612th 4357 63.0%
2021 20.95 3813th 4498 15.2%
2022 38.77 2814th 4563 38.3%
2023 45.03 2452nd 4585 46.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Salinas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.20 1527th 4168 63.4%
2019 59.75 1399th 4188 66.6%
2021 23.38 3672nd 4329 15.2%
2022 46.66 2325th 4376 46.9%
2023 49.17 2105th 4401 52.2%
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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 Salinas Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 21 2 1 1044 n/a n/a n/a 0 1068
1989 18 2 0 1086 0 n/a n/a 0 1106
1990 29 2 0 846 0 n/a n/a 0 877
1991 27 1 0 905 0 n/a n/a 0 933
1992 22 1 0 671 0 n/a n/a 0 694
1993 16 1 0 775 0 n/a n/a 0 792
1994 18 2 0 803 0 n/a n/a 0 823
1995 14 0 0 619 1 n/a n/a 0 634
1996 14 0 0 619 1 n/a n/a 0 634
1997 13 0 2 749 1 n/a n/a 0 765
1998 12 0 4 756 1 n/a n/a 0 773
1999 9 0 4 1062 1 n/a n/a 0 1076
2000 10 0 5 617 0 n/a n/a 0 632
2001 9 2 4 677 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2002 7 1 1 725 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2003 7 1 1 725 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2004 7 1 2 761 0 n/a n/a 0 771
2005 4 0 1 719 0 n/a n/a 0 724
2006 7 0 1 769 0 n/a n/a 0 777
2007 5 0 1 895 0 n/a n/a 0 901
2008 6 0 1 974 0 n/a n/a 0 981
2009 2 0 1 1071 0 n/a n/a 0 1074
2010 2 1 0 857 0 n/a n/a 0 860
2011 2 2 0 850 0 0 0 0 854
2012 1 2 0 872 0 0 0 0 875
2013 2 2 3 815 0 0 0 0 822
2014 1 2 3 825 0 0 0 0 831
2015 1 1 3 843 0 0 0 0 848
2016 1 0 3 822 0 0 0 0 826
2017 1 0 2 763 0 0 0 0 766
2018 1 0 1 828 0 0 0 0 830
2019 3 0 0 798 0 0 0 0 801
2020 0 1 0 801 0 0 0 0 802
2021 0 1 0 783 0 0 0 0 784
2022 0 1 1 707 0 0 0 0 709
2023 0 2 0 765 0 0 0 0 767

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 Salinas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1068 43.0 24.8 n/a
1989 1106 n/a n/a n/a
1990 877 46.0 19.0 n/a
1991 933 45.7 20.4 n/a
1992 694 38.1 18.2 73.1
1993 792 37.0 21.4 87.4
1994 823 41.0 20.1 33.5
1995 634 39.0 16.3 77
1996 634 39.0 16.3 77
1997 765 41.2 18.6 78.8
1998 773 46.1 16.8 74.1
1999 1076 55.4 19.4 85.4
2000 632 39.4 16.0 78
2001 692 41.0 16.9 77.9
2002 734 44.8 16.4 75.7
2003 734 44.8 16.4 75.7
2004 771 45.1 17.1 73.9
2005 724 43.8 16.5 77.5
2006 777 44.9 17.3 75.8
2007 901 50.0 18.0 75.6
2008 981 54.9 17.9 75.1
2009 1074 57.9 18.5 77
2010 860 51.0 16.8 81.7
2011 854 49.9 17.1 82.6
2012 875 50.9 17.1 82.6
2013 822 49.7 16.5 80
2014 831 47.9 17.3 82.1
2015 848 52.0 16.3 83.6
2016 826 48.0 17.2 81.5
2017 766 45.5 16.8 82.1
2018 830 44.8 18.4 83.5
2019 801 44.7 17.8 80.8
2020 802 43.6 18.3 83.5
2021 784 45.8 17.1 84.7
2022 709 45.0 15.7 84.6
2023 767 43.7 17.5 85.7

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 Salinas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1068 43.0 24.8 n/a
1989 1106 n/a n/a n/a
1990 877 46.0 19.0 n/a
1991 933 45.7 20.4 n/a
1992 694 38.1 18.2 73.1
1993 792 37.0 21.4 87.4
1994 823 41.0 20.1 33.5
1995 634 39.0 16.3 77
1996 634 39.0 16.3 77
1997 765 41.2 18.6 78.8
1998 773 46.1 16.8 74.1
1999 1076 55.4 19.4 85.4
2000 632 39.4 16.0 78
2001 692 41.0 16.9 77.9
2002 734 44.8 16.4 75.7
2003 734 44.8 16.4 75.7
2004 771 45.1 17.1 73.9
2005 724 43.8 16.5 77.5
2006 777 44.9 17.3 75.8
2007 901 50.0 18.0 75.6
2008 981 54.9 17.9 75.1
2009 1074 57.9 18.5 77
2010 860 51.0 16.8 81.7
2011 854 49.9 17.1 82.6
2012 875 50.9 17.1 82.6
2013 822 49.7 16.5 80
2014 831 47.9 17.3 82.1
2015 848 52.0 16.3 83.6
2016 826 48.0 17.2 81.5
2017 766 45.5 16.8 82.1
2018 830 44.8 18.4 83.5
2019 801 44.7 17.8 80.8
2020 802 43.6 18.3 83.5
2021 784 45.8 17.1 84.7
2022 709 45.0 15.7 84.6
2023 767 43.7 17.5 85.7

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 Salinas Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $685 (7.5%) $8,405 (92.5%) $9,090
2020 $904 (10.2%) $7,948 (89.8%) $8,853
2021 $1,375 (14.7%) $7,985 (85.3%) $9,359

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Salinas Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1865th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2678th of 4647 Elementary schools
 16%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Salinas Elementary)3447
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))4556
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Salinas Elementary)5546
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))5349
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Salinas Elementary)4439
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))4952
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Salinas Elementary)5830
 28%
   4th Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))5452
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Salinas Elementary)4450
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))5262
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Salinas Elementary)6339
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))6957
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Salinas Elementary)4929
 20%
   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 Students801767
 4.2%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic798765
 4.1%
Pacific Islander00
White30
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.8%85.7%
 4.9%


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Students who attend Salinas Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : United South Middle
High : United South High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 767 students attended Salinas Elementary.

Students at Salinas Elementary are 100% Hispanic.

Salinas Elementary ranks 3069th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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