The top reported proficiency rate is 83% in Math. The lowest is 76% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Ryan El
Ryan Elementary is a pre-K through fifth-grade public school in Laredo, Texas, serving a student body that is nearly entirely Hispanic and economically disadvantaged. The school's enrollment spans grades pre-K through fifth, with the largest concentrations in the lower grades. About a substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic profile of the neighborhood it serves.
In math, Ryan's third-grade students scored at proficiency in the upper ranges on the most recent state assessment. English language arts showed comparable strength among third graders, though slightly lower than math. For grades four and five, only very small numbers of students were tested on Spanish-language assessments, so those results are not reportable. The school's overall proficiency profile across tested subjects shows strength in foundational math and reading skills, with the majority of students reaching proficiency levels. Social studies showed similarly solid results, and the school met the state's "Approaches Standard" rating across all subjects.
One pattern worth noting: the state data available covers only third grade on English assessments for Ryan. Grades four and five have Spanish-language assessments on file, but the tested counts are so small that proficiency rates cannot be computed. This reflects either a very small population of students taking those particular tests at those grades, or the way the school's testing program is structured. Parents may want to ask the school directly how reading and math instruction proceeds in grades four and five and what assessment data tracks student progress in those grades.
The broader context matters for families considering this school. Laredo ISD is managing a sustained enrollment decline that squeezes the district's budget and is projected to continue, raising the prospect of future consolidation and program cuts. Because Texas school funding follows attendance, fewer students mean less revenue. Families moving to Laredo should weigh this dynamic when thinking about long-term school stability.
The Laredo area itself is a border city anchored in logistics and trade, with a downtown core of plazas and older blocks and expanding residential neighborhoods to the north and east. Much of the citywide area is automobile-dependent, though the downtown and some neighborhoods near the civic center are more walkable. New residential development is underway, particularly the large master-planned Talise community north of the city, which may shape where families choose to live and which schools they attend.
Ryan Elementary sits in this working-class neighborhood context. It is a regular public elementary school with no charter or magnet designation. The school serves its grade band, so it feeds into the middle schools of Laredo ISD. For families seeking a neighborhood school with demonstrated proficiency in early literacy and math, and who value a school where the vast majority of peers share similar economic and linguistic backgrounds, Ryan represents that option. Parents should confirm current program structure and assessment methods for grades four and five when visiting or speaking with the school.
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