Judith Zaffirini Elementary School
Tel:
(956)473-2900
- Judith Zaffirini Elementary School serves 1,128 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 72% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 64% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
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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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Judith Zaffirini Elementary School's student population of 1,128 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,128 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Judith Zaffirini Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Judith Zaffirini Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #6177 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | 100% | 52% |
| White | n/a | 28% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | United Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Laredo Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 920 students
0.9 miles
1453 Concord Hills Blvd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956)764-8900 0.9 PK-5 920 - Laredo Juarez/lincoln Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 701 students
0.9 miles
1600 Espejo Molina Rd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956)473-4300 0.9 PK-5 701 - Laredo Ruiz Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 868 students
1.5 miles
1717 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956)473-3300 1.5 PK-5 868 - Laredo Salinas Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 766 students
1.5 miles
1000 Century Dr W
Laredo, TX 78046
(956)473-3200 1.5 PK-5 766 - Laredo United South High School Grades: 9-12 | 3274 students
1.5 miles
4001 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956)473-5400 1.5 9-12 3274
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