Elias Herrera Middle vs United Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elias Herrera Middle
Laredo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,146 students
United Middle
Laredo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
999 students
| Measure | Elias Herrera Middle Laredo, Texas | United Middle Laredo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #953 of 1,684 | #319 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9006 of 15,369 | #3773 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,146 | 999 |
| Enrollment | 1,146 | 999 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 60% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| city | Laredo | Laredo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •United Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 43.7).
- •United Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 46.4%).
- •United Middle does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 20.1).
- •Elias Herrera Middle is the larger school with 1,146 students compared with 999.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elias Herrera Middle better than United Middle?
On the Success Index (US), United Middle ranks higher (68.1 vs 43.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Elias Herrera Middle and United Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Laredo and Laredo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elias Herrera Middle: 1,146. United Middle: 999. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elias Herrera Middle and United Middle rank in Texas?
Elias Herrera Middle is 953rd of 1,684 and United Middle is 319th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).