Serving 618 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Judith Zaffirini Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Judith Zaffirini Elementary serves the southern part of Laredo, TX, covering an area of approximately 71 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 18.6 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Judith Zaffirini Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Judith Zaffirini Elementary School's student population of 618 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
618 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where education is the Lynx to Success!
School Rankings
Judith Zaffirini Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Judith Zaffirini Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#3016 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
98%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Judith Zaffirini Elementary School's ranking?
Judith Zaffirini Elementary School is ranked #3016 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Judith Zaffirini Elementary School often compared to?
Judith Zaffirini Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom Elementary School, Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Judith Zaffirini Elementary School?
618 students attend Judith Zaffirini Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Judith Zaffirini Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Judith Zaffirini Elementary School?
Judith Zaffirini Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Judith Zaffirini Elementary School offer ?
Judith Zaffirini Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Judith Zaffirini Elementary School part of?
Judith Zaffirini Elementary School is part of United Independent School District.
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