Ricardo Molina Middle

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Ricardo Molina Middle ranks 856 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ricardo Molina Middle is a public middle school in Laredo, Texas, serving 720 students in grades 6-8, with a student population that is 99.86% Hispanic. While the school faces challenges common to many serving economically disadvantaged populations, it provides a relatively strong educational experience compared to other schools in the United Independent School District.

Ricardo Molina Middle's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages, with 6th-grade reading proficiency at 46.56% compared to the district's 57.3% and the state's 54.45%. However, the school stands out with a 100% proficiency rate on the STAAR EOC Algebra I exam, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's performance is generally higher than the middle schools in the Laredo Independent School District, which has a lower district ranking and lower test scores across the board.

The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 92.5%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. When compared to other middle schools in the United Independent School District, Ricardo Molina Middle generally performs below the district averages in most subject areas and grade levels, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5 to 1, slightly higher than nearby schools. However, the school's strong performance in Algebra I and its higher test scores compared to the Laredo ISD schools suggest that it may be providing a relatively strong educational experience for its students within the context of the United Independent School District.

Detail:

Public 6-8

4301 Vientos Rd
Laredo, TX 78046

(956) 473-8100

District: United Independent School District (Isd)

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

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 769

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

99.9%

Asian:

0.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ricardo Molina Middle ranks better than 63.7% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 7^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 56.95. (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 (99.9%), Asian (0.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 91% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ricardo Molina Middle is 16, which is the 6^th best among 12 middle schools in the United Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Ricardo Molina Middle employs 48 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ricardo Molina Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Ricardo Molina Middle 856^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Ricardo Molina Middle in the ranking list.)

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Special Education students:

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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 Ricardo Molina Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	56.95	856^th	2361	63.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ricardo Molina Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	50.16	743^rd	1760	57.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ricardo Molina Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	58.99	557^th	1881	70.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ricardo Molina Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	70.93	393^rd	2224	82.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ricardo Molina Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	67.93	457^th	2108	78.3%

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

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Year	Asian	Hispanic	Total
2021	0	0	0
2023	1	719	720
2024	1	768	769

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 Ricardo Molina Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2023	720	46.3	15.5	92.5
2024	769	48.0	16.0	91

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 Ricardo Molina Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2023	720	46.3	15.5	92.5
2024	769	48.0	16.0	91

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.

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ricardo Molina Middle

Is Ricardo Molina Middle a good school?

Ricardo Molina Middle ranks 856^th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Ricardo Molina Middle?

Students at Ricardo Molina Middle are 100% Hispanic.

What district is Ricardo Molina Middle in?

United Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Ricardo Molina Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 769 students attended Ricardo Molina Middle.

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