Ligarde El vs United South Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ligarde El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students
United South Middle
Laredo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
869 students
| Measure | Ligarde El Laredo, Texas | United South Middle Laredo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2560 of 4,686 | #934 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #30821 of 50,301 | #8898 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 571 | 869 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 869 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 58% |
| city | Laredo | Laredo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •United South Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.2 vs 41.7).
- •United South Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 54%).
- •Ligarde El does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 43%).
- •United South Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.2% vs 96.7%).
- •Ligarde El does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.1).
- •United South Middle is the larger school with 869 students compared with 571.
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 Ligarde El better than United South Middle?
On the Success Index (US), United South Middle ranks higher (44.2 vs 41.7 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 Ligarde El and United South Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Laredo and Laredo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ligarde El: 571. United South Middle: 869. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ligarde El and United South Middle rank in Texas?
Ligarde El is 2560th of 4,686 and United South Middle is 934th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).