Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, H B Zachry 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 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: H B Zachry Elementary serves the southeast part of Laredo, TX, covering an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families living within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located up to 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
H B Zachry Elementary School's student population of 562 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
562 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
H B Zachry 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 H B Zachry Elementary 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4378 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)
55%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
100%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1991–2018. View full 31-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H B Zachry Elementary School's ranking?
H B Zachry Elementary School is ranked #4378 out of 8,096 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend H B Zachry Elementary School?
562 students attend H B Zachry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of H B Zachry Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H B Zachry Elementary School?
H B Zachry Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does H B Zachry Elementary School offer ?
H B Zachry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is H B Zachry Elementary School part of?
H B Zachry Elementary School is part of Laredo Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is H B Zachry Elementary School located?
H B Zachry Elementary School is located in the Santo Nino neighborhood of Laredo, TX. There are 5 other public schools located in Santo Nino.
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