Is Raul Perales Middle a good school?

Raul Perales Middle ranks 775 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Raul Perales Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 642 students attended Raul Perales Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Raul Perales Middle?

Students at Raul Perales Middle are 100% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Raul Perales Middle attend?

Students who attend Raul Perales Middle usually go on to attend United South High School

Raul Perales Middle

Summary:

Raul Perales Middle is a public middle school in Laredo, Texas, serving 611 students in grades 6-8. This school stands out for its overwhelmingly Hispanic student population, strong academic performance, and focus on supporting traditionally underserved groups.

Raul Perales Middle has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from a 2-star rating in 2020-2021 to a 3-star rating in the most recent years. The school's performance on STAAR tests is generally on par with or better than the United Independent School District and the state of Texas, particularly in reading and mathematics. Notably, the school has excelled in the performance of its Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% of Texas middle schools for these groups. Additionally, Raul Perales Middle's 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I end-of-course exam is a standout achievement, significantly outpacing the district and state averages.

While Raul Perales Middle generally outperforms the nearby Laredo Independent School District schools, it is worth noting that the Harmony Science Academy - Laredo, a public charter school, also demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in reading and mathematics. This suggests that the school's success may be influenced by factors beyond just its district affiliation. Overall, Raul Perales Middle appears to be a high-performing middle school that is making significant strides in improving its academic outcomes, particularly for its Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student populations.

Detail:

Public 6-8

410 Eg Ranch Rd
Laredo, TX 78043

(956) 473-6800

District: United Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
775^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,691

Students who attend Raul Perales Middle usually attend:

High:

United South High School

Feeder schools for Raul Perales Middle:

Elementary:	Bonnie L Garcia Elementary
	Freedom Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 642

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

99.7%

White:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Raul Perales Middle ranks better than 67.2% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 5^th among 12 ranked middle schools in the United Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.05. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.7%), White (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Raul Perales Middle is 16.1. 6 middle schools in the United Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Raul Perales Middle employs 39.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Raul Perales Middle is $10,691, which is the 5^th highest among 12 middle schools in the United Independent School District (Isd).

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Raul Perales Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Raul Perales Middle 775^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Raul Perales Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

United Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks United Independent School District (Isd) 310^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Raul Perales Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	54.03	865^th	2193	60.6%
2021	36.67	1390^th	2252	38.3%
2022	55.05	876^th	2254	61.1%
2023	62.66	722^nd	2330	69.0%
2024	60.05	775^th	2361	67.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Raul Perales Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	49.92	565^th	1445	60.9%
2021	34.13	1099^th	1592	31.0%
2022	50.90	618^th	1643	62.4%
2023	56.29	570^th	1720	66.9%
2024	62.17	458^th	1760	74.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Raul Perales Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	51.50	556^th	1626	65.8%
2021	33.46	1185^th	1712	30.8%
2022	41.50	920^th	1757	47.6%
2023	48.98	698^th	1815	61.5%
2024	48.02	882^nd	1881	53.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Raul Perales Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	67.57	446^th	2073	78.5%
2021	47.69	1057^th	2172	51.3%
2022	65.21	519^th	2220	76.6%
2023	70.56	415^th	2251	81.6%
2024	69.86	408^th	2224	81.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Raul Perales Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	48.46	1000^th	2047	51.1%
2021	34.30	1444^th	2151	32.9%
2022	54.05	894^th	2221	59.7%
2023	60.82	735^th	2241	67.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Raul Perales Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	54.61	817^th	1446	43.5%
2021	42.91	1016^th	1501	32.3%
2022	48.01	954^th	1488	35.9%
2023	62.36	660^th	1481	55.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Raul Perales Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	60.45	535^th	2058	74.0%
2021	35.10	1427^th	2118	32.6%
2022	61.60	556^th	2182	74.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Raul Perales Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	58.34	698^th	2069	66.3%
2021	40.50	1238^th	2168	42.9%
2022	54.05	878^th	2228	60.6%
2023	62.35	701^st	2245	68.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Raul Perales Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	61.97	559^th	1935	71.1%
2021	45.54	1045^th	2043	48.8%
2022	63.69	533^rd	2077	74.3%
2023	71.18	394^th	2116	81.4%
2024	71.53	384^th	2108	81.8%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Total
2019	0	0	0	451	451
2020	0	0	0	523	523
2021	0	1	0	542	543
2022	0	0	1	537	538
2023	2	0	1	608	611
2024	2	0	0	640	642

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Raul Perales Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	451	33.7	13.3	88.9
2020	523	33.0	15.8	86.8
2021	543	34.9	15.5	90.6
2022	538	36.4	14.7	87.5
2023	611	35.8	17.0	85.6
2024	642	39.6	16.1	81.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Raul Perales Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	451	33.7	13.3	88.9
2020	523	33.0	15.8	86.8
2021	543	34.9	15.5	90.6
2022	538	36.4	14.7	87.5
2023	611	35.8	17.0	85.6
2024	642	39.6	16.1	81.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Raul Perales Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,689 (13.3%)	$11,017 (86.7%)	$12,706
2020	$1,654 (14.6%)	$9,701 (85.4%)	$11,354
2021	$2,250 (21.0%)	$8,441 (79.0%)	$10,691

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Raul Perales Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 865^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 722^nd of 2330 Middle schools	8.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Raul Perales Middle)	26	59	33%
6th Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))	35	56	21%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Raul Perales Middle)	53	40	13%
6th Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))	53	43	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Raul Perales Middle)	38	51	13%
7th Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))	50	58	8%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Raul Perales Middle)	55	27	28%
7th Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))	58	38	20%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Raul Perales Middle)	43	63	20%
8th Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))	53	65	12%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Raul Perales Middle)	75	57	18%
8th Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))	65	56	9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Raul Perales Middle)	63	62	1%
8th Grade Science (United Independent School District (Isd))	59	58	1%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Raul Perales Middle)	35	39	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (United Independent School District (Isd))	41	33	8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Raul Perales Middle)	100	97	3%
End of Course Algebra I (United Independent School District (Isd))	83	60	23%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	451	611	35.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	451	608	34.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	2
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.9%	85.6%	3.3%

Schools Near Raul Perales Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Raul Perales Middle	Public	6-8	410 Eg Ranch Rd	Laredo	78043	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-6800	642	40	16.1	81.8%	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	640 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60	775^th of 2361 public middle schools	67.2%		62.7	722^nd of 2330 public middle schools	69.0%	53	100.0	53.0	54.8	49.5	38.5	47.5	54.7	52.6	28.8	$10,691	$2,250	$8,441
Antonio Gonzalez Middle	Public	6-8	5208 Santa Claudia Ln	Laredo	78043	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-7000	715	49	14.5	89.4%	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	710 (99.3%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.4	908^th of 2361 public middle schools	61.5%		56.1	904^th of 2330 public middle schools	61.2%	4	100.0	54.4	51.4	48.6	42.2	33.8	67.0	38.1	27.4	$10,959	$1,985	$8,974
United South Middle	Public	6-8	3707 Ave Los Presidentes	Laredo	78043	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-7700	894	52	17.2	80.8%	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	891 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.2	881^st of 2361 public middle schools	62.7%		51.2	1036^th of 2330 public middle schools	55.5%	155	98.2	54.4	49.7	57.9	50.4	37.5	51.0	45.1	15.5	$8,988	$1,293	$7,695
Ricardo Molina Middle	Public	6-8	4301 Vientos Rd	Laredo	78046	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 473-8100	769	48	16.0	91.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	768 (99.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57	856^th of 2361 public middle schools	63.7%					(n/a)	100.0	46.6	54.1	46.2	40.7	34.9	65.4	45.6	35.3
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle	Public	6-8	2600 Palo Blanco St	Laredo	78046	Webb County	Laredo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 273-6100	1,064	94	11.2	98.8%	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1,062 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34	1601^st of 2361 public middle schools	32.2%		34.6	1574^th of 2330 public middle schools	32.4%	27	95.8	40.9	36.3	43.7	14.0	21.6	43.8	32.2	26.3	$10,127	$1,566	$8,562
Los Obispos Middle	Public	6-8	4801 S Ejido Ave	Laredo	78046	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-7800	658	45	14.6	94.4%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	658 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.5	790^th of 2361 public middle schools	66.5%		58.9	813^th of 2330 public middle schools	65.1%	23	97.8	51.8	51.7	53.6	50.8	49.1	53.9	39.5	26.7	$9,998	$1,838	$8,160
Lamar Middle	Public	6-8	1818 N Arkansas Ave	Laredo	78043	Webb County	Laredo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 273-6200	1,256	80	15.7	92.8%	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1,254 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.7	1677^th of 2361 public middle schools	29.0%		31.8	1668^th of 2330 public middle schools	28.4%	9	74.6	44.4	44.9	39.0	32.0	26.6	20.6	21.7	22.0	$9,303	$1,240	$8,063
Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle	Public	6-8	5910 Saint Luke Blvd	Laredo	78046	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-6600	717	49	14.6	93.0%	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	713 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.4	1117^th of 2361 public middle schools	52.7%		51.2	1038^th of 2330 public middle schools	55.5%	79	96.2	56.1	46.2	46.3	43.6	33.6	36.9	38.5	24.6	$9,472	$1,725	$7,747
Memorial Middle	Public	6-8	2002 Marcella Ave	Laredo	78040	Webb County	Laredo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 273-6600	664	51	13.0	97.9%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	664 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.9	1098^th of 2361 public middle schools	53.5%		50.9	1045^th of 2330 public middle schools	55.2%	53	100.0	44.4	56.0	46.6	29.3	46.7	50.8	38.5	17.8	$11,354	$1,679	$9,675
Christen Middle	Public	6-8	2001 Santa Maria Ave	Laredo	78040	Webb County	Laredo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 273-6400	1,114	83	13.4	99.6%	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1,112 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.5	1716^th of 2361 public middle schools	27.3%		32.7	1636^th of 2330 public middle schools	29.8%	80	92.0	41.9	38.2	43.7	19.2	29.6	19.3	33.6	18.9	$10,684	$1,476	$9,209

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