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Charles Borchers El

9551 BACKWOODS TRL, LAREDO, TX, 78045

Top 25% School in Texas

Ranked 1571 of 5501 in Texas

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Charles Borchers El

9551 BACKWOODS TRL, LAREDO, TX, 78045

Top 25% School in Texas

Ranked 1571 of 5501 in Texas

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About Charles Borchers El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 66%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 66% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
503
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.59%
Asian 0.4%
Hispanic 97.81%
Black 0.2%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.59%
Asian
0.4%
Hispanic
97.81%
Black
0.2%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 503
46.72%
235 Female
53.28%
268 Male

Student Population

503 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

503 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Charles Borchers El Contact Information

Address

9551 BACKWOODS TRL, LAREDO, TX, 78045

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Phone

(956) 473-7200

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TOP 1571 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Charles Borchers El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:15 AM - 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Charles Borchers Elementary School heads into 2025-26 holding a #741 Texas statewide ranking. The campus's "MASTERS" culture — every student, every grade, aiming for the top STAAR performance tier — continues under the United ISD framework. Borchers students also joined the districtwide Exceptional Olympics Opening Ceremony in March 2026, an event organized by UISD's Special Education Department that draws students from across the district's 44 campuses. The 10th Annual UISD Exceptional Olympics drew strong staff and student participation across all elementary campuses.

FAQ

Q1. What does "MASTERS" status mean at Charles Borchers Elementary School?

Ans. "MASTERS" is the highest performance level on Texas's STAAR assessment system. Charles Borchers Elementary School sets a school-wide goal of getting all students to this tier not just passing, but reaching the top score band.

Q2. Does Charles Borchers Elementary School have a bilingual program?

Ans. Yes. Charles Borchers Elementary School runs bilingual and English Language Development programs through United ISD. The district places a strong emphasis on bilingual education across all its 44 campuses, and Borchers is no exception.

Q3. What extracurricular and enrichment activities does Charles Borchers Elementary School offer?

Ans. Charles Borchers Elementary School participates in UISD's Super Outrageous STREAM Day science events, the annual Spelling Bee, and the GT Showcase. The school's "Stars of Tomorrow" identity is reflected in both academic competitions and community-facing events held throughout the school year.

Q4. What is the GATE program like at Charles Borchers Elementary School?

Ans. Charles Borchers Elementary School offers a Gifted and Talented program as part of United ISD's district-wide GATE system. UISD also held a 2025 GT Showcase that celebrated the district's highest-achieving elementary students — an event that Borchers students participate in alongside peers from across all 44 UISD campuses.

Q5. What is the feeder pattern for Charles Borchers Elementary School?

Ans. Charles Borchers Elementary School students typically move on to one of United ISD's middle schools and then to United South High School or another UISD secondary campus.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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