Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School

603 N Tabasco St
La Joya, TX 78560
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 603 students in grades 6-8, Lorenzo De Zavala Middle 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 18% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School's student population of 603 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
603 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School is 0.00, 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)
#6850 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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18%
37%
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22%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
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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0.00
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School's ranking?
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School is ranked #6850 out of 8,079 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School?
603 students attend Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School?
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School offer ?
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School part of?
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School is part of La Joya ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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