Elias Herrera Middle

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Elias Herrera Middle ranks 350 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Elias Herrera Middle is a public middle school in Laredo, Texas, serving 1,097 students in grades 6-8. This school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outperforming both its district, United Independent School District, and the state of Texas in academic achievement.

Elias Herrera Middle's academic performance is particularly impressive, with significantly higher proficiency rates in reading and mathematics compared to the district and state averages. The school has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks among the top 350 middle schools in Texas. Its Hispanic and White student subgroups perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 5% and top 10% of Texas middle schools, respectively. Additionally, the school maintains very low dropout rates, far below the state average.

When compared to other middle schools in the area, Elias Herrera Middle stands out as a standout institution. While nearby schools like Trautmann Middle and United Middle have similar or slightly lower STAAR proficiency rates, schools in the Laredo Independent School District, such as Christen Middle and Lamar Middle, have significantly lower proficiency rates across most subjects and grade levels.

Detail:

Public 6-8

8800 McPherson Rd
Laredo, TX 78045

(956) 473-6900

District: United Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
350^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,106

Students who attend Elias Herrera Middle usually attend:

High:

United High School

Feeder schools for Elias Herrera Middle:

Elementary:	Charles Borchers Elementary
	Dr Malakoff Elementary
	San Isidro Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 1,055

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

97.6%

White:

1.1%

Asian:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elias Herrera Middle ranks better than 85.2% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 3^rd among 12 ranked middle schools in the United Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.49. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.6%), White (1.1%), Asian (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elias Herrera Middle is 18.4. 10 middle schools in the United Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Elias Herrera Middle employs 57.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elias Herrera Middle is $8,106. 10 middle schools in the United Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elias Herrera Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Elias Herrera Middle 350^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Elias Herrera Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

United Independent School District (Isd):

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

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Rank History for Elias Herrera Middle

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Rank History for all students at Elias Herrera Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	59.44	749^th	2252	66.7%
2022	75.77	390^th	2254	82.7%
2023	81.46	307^th	2330	86.8%
2024	78.49	350^th	2361	85.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Elias Herrera Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	26.62	1343^rd	1592	15.6%
2022	50.09	651^st	1643	60.4%
2023	64.65	392^nd	1720	77.2%
2024	65.71	400^th	1760	77.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Elias Herrera Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	29.12	1357^th	1712	20.7%
2022	57.25	465^th	1757	73.5%
2023	49.62	677^th	1815	62.7%
2024	78.05	166^th	1881	91.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elias Herrera Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	53.71	834^th	2172	61.6%
2022	73.14	335^th	2220	84.9%
2023	80.71	216^th	2251	90.4%
2024	79.28	221^st	2224	90.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Elias Herrera Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	58.28	761^st	2151	64.6%
2022	75.90	385^th	2221	82.7%
2023	80.81	289^th	2241	87.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Elias Herrera Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	43.11	1012^th	1501	32.6%
2022	48.29	951^st	1488	36.1%
2023	61.87	679^th	1481	54.2%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Elias Herrera Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	33.32	1505^th	2118	28.9%
2022	77.42	240^th	2182	89.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Elias Herrera Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	59.52	727^th	2168	66.5%
2022	72.85	432^nd	2228	80.6%
2023	80.92	295^th	2245	86.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Elias Herrera Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	69.11	417^th	2043	79.6%
2022	82.95	199^th	2077	90.4%
2023	88.31	124^th	2116	94.1%
2024	85.80	139^th	2108	93.4%

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Rank History for White students at Elias Herrera Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	65.67	463^rd	1700	72.8%
2022	71.58	380^th	1723	77.9%
2023	84.17	157^th	1749	91.0%
2024	90.49	57^th	1724	96.7%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Elias Herrera Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	0	0	0	0	0	0
2021	21	2	5	1231	0	1259
2022	18	2	5	1075	0	1100
2023	12	4	7	1074	0	1097
2024	12	4	8	1030	1	1055

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 Elias Herrera Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2021	1259	62.2	20.2	43.6
2022	1100	61.4	17.8	46.2
2023	1097	60.7	18.0	46.7
2024	1055	57.1	18.4	48.5

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 Elias Herrera Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2021	1259	62.2	20.2	43.6
2022	1100	61.4	17.8	46.2
2023	1097	60.7	18.0	46.7
2024	1055	57.1	18.4	48.5

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 Elias Herrera Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,202 (14.8%)	$6,904 (85.2%)	$8,106

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Elias Herrera Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elias Herrera Middle	Public	6-8	8800 McPherson Rd	Laredo	78045	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-6900	1,055	57	18.4	48.5%	12 (1.1%)	4 (0.4%)	1,030 (97.6%)	8 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	78.5	350^th of 2361 public middle schools	85.2%		81.5	307^th of 2330 public middle schools	86.8%	43	98.5	67.1	73.4	74.7	41.0	50.8	56.5	56.9	39.4	$8,106	$1,202	$6,904
Trautmann Middle	Public	6-8	8501 Curly Ln	Laredo	78045	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-7400	744	38	19.5	58.3%	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	728 (97.8%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	84.5	245^th of 2361 public middle schools	89.6%		81.1	314^th of 2330 public middle schools	86.5%	69	98.6	71.8	68.5	69.8	53.4	51.2	62.6	68.1	53.7	$10,930	$1,356	$9,573
United Middle	Public	6-8	700 E Del Mar Blvd	Laredo	78045	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-7300	999	57	17.5	47.8%	10 (1.0%)	3 (0.3%)	978 (97.9%)	7 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	84	255^th of 2361 public middle schools	89.2%		85.5	234^th of 2330 public middle schools	90.0%	21	98.2	65.9	67.8	76.7	50.5	59.4	73.7	66.4	42.3	$9,218	$1,194	$8,024
Clark Middle	Public	6-8	500 Hillside Rd	Laredo	78041	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-7500	576	39	14.7	86.6%	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	571 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	46.5	1185^th of 2361 public middle schools	49.8%		46.7	1166^th of 2330 public middle schools	50.0%	19	100.0	51.1	41.8	53.4	31.5	31.1	50.9	40.2	19.6	$10,919	$1,507	$9,412
George Washington Middle	Public	6-8	10306 Riverbank Dr	Laredo	78045	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-7600	1,093	62	17.7	78.4%	9 (0.8%)	4 (0.4%)	1,078 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	61.8	737^th of 2361 public middle schools	68.8%		65.2	643^rd of 2330 public middle schools	72.4%	94	98.7	53.8	54.4	59.3	35.3	34.7	59.2	60.9	30.2	$8,636	$1,275	$7,361
Harmony Science Academy - Laredo	Public, Charter	6-8	4401 San Francisco Ave Bldg A	Laredo	78041	Webb County	Harmony Public Schools - South Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 712-1177	668	45	15.0	89.7%	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	665 (99.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.4	909^th of 2361 public middle schools	61.5%		51.2	1039^th of 2330 public middle schools	55.4%	130	87.9	58.6	50.0	53.9	39.9	36.9	52.2	31.8	33.3	$9,741	$1,550	$8,191
Christen Middle	Public	6-8	2001 Santa Maria Ave	Laredo	78040	Webb County	Laredo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 273-6400	1,114	83	13.4	99.6%	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1,112 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.5	1716^th of 2361 public middle schools	27.3%		32.7	1636^th of 2330 public middle schools	29.8%	80	92.0	41.9	38.2	43.7	19.2	29.6	19.3	33.6	18.9	$10,684	$1,476	$9,209
Memorial Middle	Public	6-8	2002 Marcella Ave	Laredo	78040	Webb County	Laredo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 273-6600	664	51	13.0	97.9%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	664 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.9	1098^th of 2361 public middle schools	53.5%		50.9	1045^th of 2330 public middle schools	55.2%	53	100.0	44.4	56.0	46.6	29.3	46.7	50.8	38.5	17.8	$11,354	$1,679	$9,675
Lamar Middle	Public	6-8	1818 N Arkansas Ave	Laredo	78043	Webb County	Laredo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 273-6200	1,256	80	15.7	92.8%	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1,254 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.7	1677^th of 2361 public middle schools	29.0%		31.8	1668^th of 2330 public middle schools	28.4%	9	74.6	44.4	44.9	39.0	32.0	26.6	20.6	21.7	22.0	$9,303	$1,240	$8,063
Antonio Gonzalez Middle	Public	6-8	5208 Santa Claudia Ln	Laredo	78043	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-7000	715	49	14.5	89.4%	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	710 (99.3%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.4	908^th of 2361 public middle schools	61.5%		56.1	904^th of 2330 public middle schools	61.2%	4	100.0	54.4	51.4	48.6	42.2	33.8	67.0	38.1	27.4	$10,959	$1,985	$8,974

Frequently Asked Questions about Elias Herrera Middle

What district is Elias Herrera Middle in?

United Independent School District (Isd)

What high school do graduates of Elias Herrera Middle attend?

Students who attend Elias Herrera Middle usually go on to attend United High School

How many students attend Elias Herrera Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,055 students attended Elias Herrera Middle.

Is Elias Herrera Middle a good school?

Elias Herrera Middle ranks 350^th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Elias Herrera Middle?

Students at Elias Herrera Middle are 98% Hispanic, 1% White.

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