United South Middle
Laredo, TX · United ISD · Grades 6-8
520th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 69%▲ Improving
United South Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks United South Middle 520th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 69% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 63th in 2019 to 69th in 2025 — improving.
United South Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 842 students tested
United South Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 894 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.6% | 99.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near United South Middle
Typical home value $184K in zip 78043 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near United South Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Joaquin Cigarroa MiddleLaredo ISD · 0.9 mi away1,272nd of 1,701
ELA 44% · Math 31% - 7Ricardo Molina MiddleUnited ISD · 1.5 mi away591st of 1,701
ELA 54% · Math 52% - 6Antonio Gonzalez MiddleUnited ISD · 2 mi away690th of 1,701
ELA 54% · Math 47% - 8Los Obispos MiddleUnited ISD · 2.2 mi away415th of 1,701
ELA 59% · Math 58% - 5Lamar MiddleLaredo ISD · 2.4 mi away999th of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 36% - 7Raul Perales MiddleUnited ISD · 2.6 mi away652nd of 1,701
ELA 57% · Math 46% - 6Lamar Bruni Vergara MiddleUnited ISD · 3.4 mi away779th of 1,701
ELA 54% · Math 42% - 6Memorial MiddleLaredo ISD · 3.4 mi away818th of 1,701
ELA 52% · Math 42%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is United South Middle in?
United South Middle is part of the United ISD district in Laredo, Texas.
Is United South Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks United South Middle 520th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 69% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of United South Middle?
Hispanic 100% (894 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near United South Middle 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.