- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Laredo, TX
United Middle
Federal NCES profile for United Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484365006337
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
United Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 16
- middle schools in Laredo · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
United Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, United Middle ranks #2 of 16 middle schools in Laredo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-93 students YoY
United Middle shrank from 1,092 students in 2022-23 to 999 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 60.3 → 57.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-93 students YoY 484365006337 · Laredo, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
999 enr · 16.6:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: United H S (3,463 students)
United Middle shrank from 1,092 students in 2022-23 to 999 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 60.3 → 57.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
United Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- United H S
United H S
3,463 students
- United South H
United South H S
3,252 students
- Lyndon B Johns
Lyndon B Johnson
3,240 students
- John B Alexand
John B Alexander H S
3,171 students
- Elias Herrera 1,146
Elias Herrera Middle
1,146 students
- This school 999
United Middle
999 students
What this shows United Middle reports 999 students on the CCD universe file.
How United Middle compares
United Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 999 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
999
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,037
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.9%
White 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, United Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for United Isd reports $12,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How United Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| United H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| United South H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyndon B Johnson | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John B Alexander H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elias Herrera Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to United Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,252
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,240
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 3,171
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~999 students)
Frequently asked questions about United Middle
How many students attend United Middle?
United Middle has 999 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Laredo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,092 (2022-23) → 999 (2023-24), down 93.
What is the student-teacher ratio at United Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at United Middle is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at United Middle?
49.2% of students at United Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of United Middle?
The largest demographic group at United Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 97.9% of enrollment, in Laredo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for United Middle?
United Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does United Middle rank among middle schools in Laredo?
By Resource Investment Index, United Middle ranks #2 of 16 middle schools in Laredo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Laredo on the city page.
What other schools are in United Isd?
Besides United Middle, United Isd also operates United H S (3,463 students), United South H S (3,252 students), and Lyndon B Johnson (3,240 students). See the United Isd district page for the complete list.