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United Independent School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

201 Lindenwood Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
Webb County
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PH: (956) 473-6201
FAX: (956) 728-8691

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Grades PK-12
37,671 students
40 schools

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Accountability Rating

In 2007-2008 this district was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2006-2007, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2005-2006, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable".

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the Accountability Ratings

Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district.
The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12.
Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable.
Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

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Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2006-2007 this district was acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

Texas Success Initiative - Higher Education Readiness Component: Math
Recommended High School Program

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

About the GPA

Texas uses the Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA) to recognize schools and districts for performance on a range of indicators including, among others, test results in specific subject areas, college admission test results and attendance rates.
To be considered for the GPA, schools must have an Accountability Rating of "Academically Acceptable" or higher and must meet the acknowledgment criteria for one or more of the indicators. For example, to receive a GPA for attendance, Academically Acceptable high schools must meet the state's minimum acknowledgment threshold of 95% attendance rate.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

88% (2008)

87% (2007)

89% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math

81% (2008)

77% (2007)

78% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

74% (2008)

76% (2007)

72% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing

89% (2008)

92% (2007)

92% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2008.

Math

78% (2008)

83% (2007)

78% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

84% (2008)

83% (2007)

81% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science

77% (2008)

72% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Math

89% (2008)

88% (2007)

89% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

84% (2008)

84% (2007)

83% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2008.

Math

70% (2008)

68% (2007)

71% (2006)

56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

77% (2008)

74% (2007)

67% (2006)

70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Writing

85% (2008)

92% (2007)

85% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2008.

Math

71% (2008)

67% (2007)

59% (2006)

49% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

90% (2008)

80% (2007)

72% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Social Studies

90% (2008)

82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2008.

Science

62% (2008)

54% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2008.

Math

74% (2008)

59% (2007)

58% (2006)

51% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading

73% (2008)

74% (2007)

78% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math

52% (2008)

53% (2007)

49% (2006)

51% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies

83% (2008)

83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 88% in 2008.

Science

56% (2008)

52% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2008.

English Language Arts

78% (2008)

81% (2007)

78% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2008.

Math

54% (2008)

55% (2007)

51% (2006)

44% (2005)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies

95% (2008)

91% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2008.

Science

79% (2008)

71% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

English Language Arts

87% (2008)

85% (2007)

89% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math

79% (2008)

81% (2007)

79% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the tests

In 2007-2008, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards

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TAKS Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	86%
African American	100%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	86%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	94%
Special education	51%
Not special education	90%
Limited English proficient	86%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Migrant	92%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	80%
Male	82%
African American	83%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	79%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	88%
Special education	52%
Not special education	82%
Limited English proficient	77%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Migrant	85%
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	99%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	74%
Female	76%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian	93%
Hispanic	73%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	68%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	88%
Special education	27%
Not special education	76%
Limited English proficient	56%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Migrant	46%
Non-migrant	74%
Gifted/talented	99%

Writing	This District
All Students	89%
Female	93%
Male	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	87%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	94%
Special education	42%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	82%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Migrant	46%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	99%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	78%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	74%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	90%
Special education	40%
Not special education	80%
Limited English proficient	65%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Migrant	77%
Non-migrant	78%
Gifted/talented	98%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	84%
Male	83%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	80%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	95%
Special education	31%
Not special education	87%
Limited English proficient	52%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Migrant	86%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	99%

Science	This District
All Students	77%
Female	72%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	77%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	73%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	89%
Special education	63%
Not special education	78%
Limited English proficient	49%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Migrant	86%
Non-migrant	77%
Gifted/talented	98%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	88%
Male	89%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	86%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	94%
Special education	50%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	70%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Migrant	93%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	88%
Male	80%
African American	n/a
Asian	86%
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	81%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	91%
Special education	37%
Not special education	87%
Limited English proficient	55%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Migrant	73%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	98%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	71%
Male	69%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	70%
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	66%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	80%
Special education	23%
Not special education	74%
Limited English proficient	39%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Migrant	33%
Non-migrant	70%
Gifted/talented	95%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	81%
Male	73%
African American	100%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	72%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	89%
Special education	27%
Not special education	81%
Limited English proficient	35%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Migrant	71%
Non-migrant	77%
Gifted/talented	99%

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	91%
Male	80%
African American	100%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	92%
Special education	34%
Not special education	90%
Limited English proficient	55%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Migrant	65%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	99%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	74%
Male	69%
African American	67%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	71%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	67%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Special education	21%
Not special education	76%
Limited English proficient	40%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Migrant	63%
Non-migrant	72%
Gifted/talented	97%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	89%
African American	n/a
Asian	93%
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	88%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	95%
Special education	54%
Not special education	93%
Limited English proficient	61%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Migrant	95%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	90%
Female	89%
Male	90%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	88%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	93%
Special education	69%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	70%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Migrant	79%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	99%

Science	This District
All Students	62%
Female	58%
Male	65%
African American	n/a
Asian	83%
Hispanic	61%
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	58%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	70%
Special education	22%
Not special education	64%
Limited English proficient	25%
Not limited English proficient	71%
Migrant	37%
Non-migrant	62%
Gifted/talented	94%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	74%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	92%
Hispanic	74%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	70%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Special education	25%
Not special education	79%
Limited English proficient	40%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Migrant	60%
Non-migrant	74%
Gifted/talented	99%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	77%
Male	68%
African American	100%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	72%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	67%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Special education	23%
Not special education	78%
Limited English proficient	29%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Migrant	60%
Non-migrant	73%
Gifted/talented	99%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	52%
Male	52%
African American	n/a
Asian	76%
Hispanic	51%
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	47%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	63%
Special education	9%
Not special education	55%
Limited English proficient	19%
Not limited English proficient	65%
Migrant	38%
Non-migrant	52%
Gifted/talented	93%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	83%
Female	83%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	93%
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	81%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	87%
Special education	45%
Not special education	86%
Limited English proficient	53%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Migrant	80%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	99%

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	51%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian	80%
Hispanic	56%
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	51%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	66%
Special education	24%
Not special education	58%
Limited English proficient	17%
Not limited English proficient	67%
Migrant	53%
Non-migrant	56%
Gifted/talented	93%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	78%
Female	82%
Male	74%
African American	n/a
Asian	87%
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	74%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Special education	35%
Not special education	81%
Limited English proficient	38%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Migrant	67%
Non-migrant	78%
Gifted/talented	97%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	54%
Male	54%
African American	n/a
Asian	73%
Hispanic	54%
Native American	n/a
White	60%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	49%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	63%
Special education	15%
Not special education	56%
Limited English proficient	19%
Not limited English proficient	64%
Migrant	53%
Non-migrant	54%
Gifted/talented	93%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	95%
Female	94%
Male	95%
African American	100%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	94%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	96%
Special education	67%
Not special education	96%
Limited English proficient	73%
Not limited English proficient	98%
Migrant	91%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	79%
Female	76%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	92%
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	76%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	84%
Special education	34%
Not special education	81%
Limited English proficient	39%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Migrant	60%
Non-migrant	79%
Gifted/talented	99%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	87%
Female	89%
Male	84%
African American	100%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	92%
Special education	48%
Not special education	88%
Limited English proficient	37%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Migrant	67%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	80%
Male	78%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	77%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	82%
Special education	32%
Not special education	81%
Limited English proficient	46%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Migrant	73%
Non-migrant	79%
Gifted/talented	98%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2006	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	17	20	21

¹Source: TX Education Agency
²Source: ACT

About the Tests

The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.

More about the tests

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Average years teaching	9	11
Beginning teachers	6%	8%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	21	20
Grade 1	22	20
Grade 2	20	20
Grade 3	21	20
Grade 4	21	20
Grade 5	23	22
Grade 6	24	22
English (middle and high school)	24	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	25	21
Math (middle and high school)	24	20
Science (middle and high school)	23	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	25	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	98%	46%
White	2%	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	3%
African American	<1%	14%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	72%	47%
Special education	11%	11%
Gifted/talented students	10%	8%
Limited English proficient	46%	16%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Attendance

Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Attendance rate	96%	96%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,299	$8,818

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	60%
Support services	9%	7%
School leadership	10%	12%
Other expenditures	21%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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