Ruiz El
Laredo, TX · United ISD · Grades PK-5
1,035th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 77%▲ Improving
Ruiz El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ruiz El 1,035th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 77% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 61th in 2019 to 77th in 2025 — improving.
Ruiz El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 275 students tested
Ruiz El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 733 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 100.0% | 99.6% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Ruiz El
Typical home value $184K in zip 78043 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ruiz El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Santo Nino ElLaredo ISD · 0.7 mi away1,421st of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 51% - 8H B Zachry ElLaredo ISD · 0.8 mi away1,179th of 4,406
ELA 63% · Math 54% - 5Ligarde ElLaredo ISD · 1 mi away2,432nd of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 39% - 10J Kawas ElLaredo ISD · 1 mi away86th of 4,406
ELA 84% · Math 85% - 6Bonnie L Garcia ElUnited ISD · 1.1 mi away1,963rd of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 42% - 5Salinas ElUnited ISD · 1.2 mi away2,604th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 39% - 7Judith Zaffirini ElUnited ISD · 1.6 mi away1,385th of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 51% - 10D D Hachar ElLaredo ISD · 1.7 mi away359th of 4,406
ELA 81% · Math 67%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ruiz El in?
Ruiz El is part of the United ISD district in Laredo, Texas.
Is Ruiz El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ruiz El 1,035th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Ruiz El?
Hispanic 100% (733 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ruiz El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78043 is $184K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.