Serving 878 students in grades 2-5, Zavala Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 878 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zavala Elementary School's student population of 878 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 125% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
878 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Zavala 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 Zavala Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#5135 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
92%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
5%
25%
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
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zavala Elementary School's ranking?
Zavala Elementary School is ranked #5135 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Zavala Elementary School?
878 students attend Zavala Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Zavala Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zavala Elementary School?
Zavala Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Zavala Elementary School offer ?
Zavala Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Zavala Elementary School part of?
Zavala Elementary School is part of Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District.
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