R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School

14000 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 521 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School's student population of 521 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
521 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School is 0.02, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2473 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
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50-54%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
51%
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25-29%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
99%
53%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
n/a
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School's ranking?
R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School is ranked #2473 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School often compared to?
R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zavala Elementary School, Trevino Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School?
521 students attend R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School?
R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School offer ?
R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School part of?
R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School is part of Edinburg CISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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