The top reported proficiency rate is 86% in Math. The lowest is 67% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Leyendecker El
Leyendecker Elementary is a regular public school serving pre-K through fifth grade in Laredo, located in a residential neighborhood on Garden Street. The school enrolls a small student body composed almost entirely of Hispanic students, with nearly all students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic conditions of this section of Laredo.
The school's state assessment results for the 2024-25 school year show strength in mathematics, where proficiency at the "meets" level or above reaches the high end for the school's tested grades, with third-grade math performance particularly strong. Reading performance, measured in English language arts, is somewhat lower, sitting in the mid-range for grades three through five. Science proficiency, assessed only at fifth grade, shows the softest area, with performance falling below the other core subjects. Across all tested subjects and grade levels, Leyendecker's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among schools in Webb County, a meaningful position relative to its district peers.
The school's peer composition is notable for its homogeneity: virtually all students speak Spanish as a home language, and nearly all come from households below federal income thresholds. This means the school's social environment is deeply rooted in a single cultural and economic community, with minimal diversity of background. Pre-K and kindergarten enrollment is smaller than the upper elementary grades, with grade five being the largest cohort. The school follows a regular public-school structure with no specialized programs, magnet designation, or alternative curriculum; what you see is neighborhood elementary education.
One contextual reality shapes the outlook for families considering Laredo ISD schools, including Leyendecker: the district is in sustained enrollment decline due to falling birth rates and shifts to private and charter options. This pressure is beginning to squeeze the district's budget, since Texas school funding is pegged to attendance. While Leyendecker's current performance is solid, families may want to look into the district's longer-term plans and how continued enrollment losses might affect school stability and program depth over time.
The housing market in Laredo's 78040 zip code, where the school sits, shows median home values well below the state benchmark, making it an affordable area for families seeking entry-level purchases or rentals. The neighborhood is automobile-dependent, though some older residential areas near downtown have greater walkability. New residential development is expanding to the north and east of the city, away from this central location.
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