Laredo Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Laredo Isd

Laredo ISD serves a large cohort of students across Webb County in an urban context marked by significant demographic concentration. The district's enrollment is substantial, spanning pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade across a portfolio of elementary schools, three middle schools, and multiple high school options. The student population is overwhelmingly Hispanic, with Spanish-language assessment versions administered alongside English versions at tested grade levels.

The district's academic performance reflects a pattern of uneven proficiency across subjects and grades. In English language arts, students show stronger results in elementary grades, with proficiency rates that decline notably as they move into middle school. Mathematics proficiency is lower across the board, starting at modest rates in early elementary and remaining in the low-to-moderate range through eighth grade. Science performance at fifth and eighth grades sits in the moderate range, while social studies proficiency at eighth grade is notably weaker. The district's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Webb County's districts, but this reflects a comparison to a very small local cohort rather than broader performance benchmarking.

A defining characteristic of Laredo ISD's secondary landscape is its structured choice system. The district operates seven specialty and early-college high schools offering a combined portfolio of career and college pathways, including early college academies and dual-credit programs. High school students do not attend a single assigned campus but instead select among schools focused on communications and fine arts, health sciences, engineering, information technology, and early college study. Some pathways yield an associate degree or college credits alongside a high school diploma. This structure means a family's high school experience depends on which campus and program a student enters, making school choice a substantive part of the district's model.

The district is facing a material enrollment decline that has compressed over multiple years and is projected to continue. Because Texas funds schools based on daily attendance, shrinking enrollment directly reduces revenue. Per-pupil state funding has risen only modestly, leaving the district to absorb rising costs against a shrinking student base. This dynamic creates budgetary pressure that may result in program consolidation or reductions in future years, a risk any family considering relocation to the area should factor into their planning.

Chronic absenteeism in the district sits slightly below the median among its county peers, suggesting moderate rather than acute attendance challenges. The district's per-pupil spending is in the lower half of the county range, reflecting both the funding constraints tied to enrollment decline and the district's resource allocation choices.

Families moving to or within Laredo should understand that the district combines substantial program breadth at the high school level with proficiency performance that lags in mathematics and shows variability across grade spans. The enrollment trajectory and its fiscal consequences are not transitory but rather sustained, making school stability and capacity something to monitor as decisions unfold.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

20,592

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 100%

Black 0%

White 0%

Asian 0%

Two+ 0%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

56%

67%

Gr 4

72%

84%

Gr 5

67%

92%

Gr 6

41%

55%

Gr 7

45%

41%

Gr 8

46%

36%

Math

Gr 3

50%

Gr 4

33%

68%

Gr 5

68%

89%

Gr 6

27%

37%

Gr 7

28%

31%

Gr 8

33%

16%

Science

Gr 5

31%

36%

Gr 8

42%

40%

Social studies

Gr 8

25%

30%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

59%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

21%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

37%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

53%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

20%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

36%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

61%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

22%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

40%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

59%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

23%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

30%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

67%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

20%

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

37%

—

Schools in this District

30 schools are officially reported under this district.

JOAQUIN CIGARROA MIDDLE

MEMORIAL MIDDLE

LIGARDE EL

F S LARA ACADEMY

WEBB COUNTY J J A E P

T SANCHEZ EL / H OCHOA EL

HECTOR J GARCIA EARLY COLLEGE H S

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

24%

Grade 3

63%

Grade 4

26%

Grade 5

27%

Grade 6

28%

Grade 7

32%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

18%

Grade 3

73%

Grade 4

68%

Grade 5

41%

Grade 6

45%

Grade 7

45%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

55%

Grade 5

42%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

25%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$174,362

Year-over-year change+3.7%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$142K to $247K

vs. state typical0.58x

vs. national typical0.47x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
78040	Laredo	$142K	+5.1%	48.0%
78043	Laredo	$184K	+2.1%	25.4%
78041	Laredo	$247K	+2.6%	14.8%
78046	Laredo	$195K	+2.5%	11.9%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,150/mo

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
78043	Laredo	$1,150	—	25.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$880/mo

Home price / national median income2.1x

Annual rent / national median income16.5%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$270/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$302,187 (-2.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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