Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, El Magnet At Zavala 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 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 26%
- Reading Proficiency: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Magnet At Zavala's student population of 391 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of El Magnet At Zavala is 0.19, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)26%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)22%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
90%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
5%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend El Magnet At Zavala?
391 students attend El Magnet At Zavala.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of El Magnet At Zavala students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Magnet At Zavala?
El Magnet At Zavala has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does El Magnet At Zavala offer ?
El Magnet At Zavala offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is El Magnet At Zavala part of?
El Magnet At Zavala is part of Ector County ISD School District.
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