Serving 584 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dezavala 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 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 584 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dezavala Elementary serves the eastern part of San Marcos, TX, covering an attendance area of approximately 43.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 10.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dezavala Elementary School's student population of 584 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
584 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dezavala 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 Dezavala Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#6587 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
85%
54%
Black
3%
13%
White
10%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dezavala Elementary School's ranking?
Dezavala Elementary School is ranked #6587 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dezavala Elementary School often compared to?
Dezavala Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mendez Elementary School, Crockett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dezavala Elementary School?
584 students attend Dezavala Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Dezavala Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dezavala Elementary School?
Dezavala Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dezavala Elementary School offer ?
Dezavala Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dezavala Elementary School part of?
Dezavala Elementary School is part of San Marcos CISD School District.
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