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UNITED ISD

Texas · Public School District
51
Schools
41,381
Students
$13,953
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
76.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+25pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

UNITED ISD is a public school district in Texas serving 41,381 students across 51 schools. It includes 30 elementary, 12 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,953 is near the national average for a US public school district. 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (51)
Elementary Schools30 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AMPARO GUTIERREZ ELPK–05428
BARBARA FASKEN ELPK–05707
BONNIE L GARCIA ELPK–05741
CHARLES BORCHERS ELPK–05555
CLARK ELPK–05404
COL SANTOS BENAVIDES ELPK–05895
DR MALAKOFF ELPK–05526
FINLEY ELPK–05458
FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT ELPK–05653
FREEDOM ELPK–05648
HENRY CUELLAR ELPK–05529
JOHN W ARNDT ELPK–05791
JUAREZ/LINCOLN ELPK–05616
JUDITH ZAFFIRINI ELPK–05636
JULIA BIRD JONES MULLER ELPK–05828
KAZEN ELPK–05386
KENNEDY ZAPATA ELPK–05340
MATIAS DE LLANO ELPK–05400
NEWMAN ELPK–05392
NYE ELPK–05649
PRADA ELPK–05741
RADCLIFFE & SUE KILLAM ELPK–05495
ROBERTO J SANTOS ELPK–05418
RODOLFO C CENTENO ELPK–05776
RUIZ ELPK–05713
SALINAS ELPK–05767
SAN ISIDRO ELPK–05879
SIGIFREDO PEREZ ELPK–05652
TRAUTMANN ELPK–05713
VETERANS MEMORIAL ELPK–05779
Middle Schools12 schools
High Schools7 schools
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CASA ESPERANZA RECOVERY HOME08–117
YOUTH RECOVERY HOME08–119
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,953Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
36%
38%
State
35.9%
Local (property tax)
38.4%
Federal
25.7%

Funding is shared between state (36%) and local sources (38%), with notable federal support (26%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
51
Schools
41,381
Students
77%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 51 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
77% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
26% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in UNITED ISD?
UNITED ISD has 51 public schools, serving a total of 41,381 students.
What is the graduation rate for UNITED ISD?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does UNITED ISD spend per student?
UNITED ISD spends $13,953 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in UNITED ISD?
77% of students in UNITED ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in UNITED ISD?
No, UNITED ISD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does UNITED ISD serve?
UNITED ISD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for UNITED ISD?
The median opportunity score across schools in UNITED ISD is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.