Serving 527 students in grades Kindergarten-5, De 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 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher 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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: DE ZAVALA EL serves the southern part of Baytown, TX, covering an area of approximately 54.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 13.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
De Zavala Elementary School's student population of 527 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
527 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
School Rankings
De Zavala Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of De Zavala Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#4560 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
58%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
19%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
19%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is De Zavala Elementary School's ranking?
De Zavala Elementary School is ranked #4560 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are De Zavala Elementary School often compared to?
De Zavala Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Place Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend De Zavala Elementary School?
527 students attend De Zavala Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of De Zavala Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of De Zavala Elementary School?
De Zavala Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does De Zavala Elementary School offer ?
De Zavala Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is De Zavala Elementary School part of?
De Zavala Elementary School is part of Goose Creek CISD School District.
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