For the 2025 school year, there are 24 public middle schools serving 15,733 students in Laredo, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Laredo, TX are United Middle School, Trautmann Middle School and Elias Herrera Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laredo, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Laredo have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Laredo, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 E Del Mar Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7300
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Trautmann Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8501 Curly Ln
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7400
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Elias Herrera Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8800 Mcpherson Rd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6900
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,055 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10306 Riverbank Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7600
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,093 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Los Obispos Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4801 S Ejido Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-7800
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #66.
Antonio Gonzalez Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5208 Santa Claudia Ln
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-7000
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #77.
Raul Perales Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Eg Ranch Rd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-6800
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #88.
Harmony Science Academy - Laredo
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4401 San Francisco Ave Bldg A
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 712-1177
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 712-1177
Gr: 6-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #99.
United South Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3707 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-7700
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1010.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2002 Marcella Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-6600
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1111.
Salvador Garcia Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
499 Pena Dr
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-5000
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1212.
Clark Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Hillside Rd
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-7500
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5910 Saint Luke Blvd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-6600
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Palo Blanco St
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-6100
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,064 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1818 N Arkansas Ave
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-6200
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,256 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1616.
Christen Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Santa Maria Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-6400
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,114 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1717.
Dr Leo Cigarroa High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Zacatecas St
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-6800
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-6800
Gr: 8-12 | 1,438 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1818.
F S Lara Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2901 E Travis St
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7900
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7900
Gr: 6-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenille Justice Alternative Program
Alternative School
111 Camino Nuevo Rd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 523-5690
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 523-5690
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
4301 Vientos Rd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-8100
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
United Step Academy
Alternative School
1600 Espejo Molina Rd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 764-6500
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 764-6500
Gr: 6-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Webb County J J A E P
Alternative School
111 Camino Nuevo Road Hwy 359
Laredo, TX 78043
(361) 586-6091
Laredo, TX 78043
(361) 586-6091
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Recovery Home
Alternative School
402 Riverhill Loop
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-6452
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-6452
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Village Detention Center
Alternative School
111 Camino Nuevo Rd Hwy 359
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-6452
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-6452
Gr: 7-11 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Laredo, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Casa Esperanza Recovery Home (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2417 La Pita Mangana
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-6452
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-6452
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Premier H S Of Laredo High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1720 East Hillside Rd
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 723-7788
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 723-7788
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1003 Espejo Molina Rd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-3000
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
United South Magnet (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
4001 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 726-6419
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 726-6419
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Laredo, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Laredo, TX include United Middle School, Trautmann Middle School and Elias Herrera Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Laredo?
24 public middle schools are located in Laredo.
What is the racial composition of students in Laredo?
Laredo public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Laredo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Laredo include: Elias Herrera Middle School vs. Trautmann Middle School, Clark Middle School vs. Trautmann Middle School, United Middle School vs. Trautmann Middle School
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