Judith Zaffirini Elementary School
Judith Zaffirini Elementary School serves 556 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Judith Zaffirini Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Judith Zaffirini Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Judith Zaffirini Elementary School's student population of 556 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2019) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 556 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Judith Zaffirini Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Judith Zaffirini 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2118 out of 7999 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 100% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | n/a | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | United Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Judith Zaffirini Elementary School is United South High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is United South Middle School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Laredo Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 45%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 746 students10
0.9 miles
1453 Concord Hills Blvd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 764-8900 0.9 PK-5 746 - Laredo Juarez/lincoln Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 36%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 685 students10
0.9 miles
1600 Espejo Molina Rd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-4300 0.9 PK-5 685 - Laredo Ruiz Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 35%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 866 students10
1.5 miles
1717 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3300 1.5 PK-5 866 - Laredo Salinas Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 42%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 830 students10
1.5 miles
1000 Century Dr W
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3200 1.5 PK-5 830 - Laredo United South High School Math: 67% | Reading: 32%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 3,262 students10
1.5 miles
4001 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-5400 1.5 9-12 3,262
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