Serving 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Judith Zaffirini Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Judith Zaffirini Elementary School's student population of 636 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
636 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Judith Zaffirini Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Judith Zaffirini Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4177 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Judith Zaffirini Elementary School's ranking?
Judith Zaffirini Elementary School is ranked #4177 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Judith Zaffirini Elementary School often compared to?
Judith Zaffirini Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary School, Freedom Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Judith Zaffirini Elementary School?
636 students attend Judith Zaffirini Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Judith Zaffirini Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Judith Zaffirini Elementary School?
Judith Zaffirini Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Judith Zaffirini Elementary School offer ?
Judith Zaffirini Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Judith Zaffirini Elementary School part of?
Judith Zaffirini Elementary School is part of United Independent School District.
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