Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy serves 725 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 725 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy's student population of 725 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
725 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy is 0.50, 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
#5239 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%

Hispanic
68%
53%

Black
20%
13%

White
7%
26%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy's ranking?
Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy is ranked #5239 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy often compared to?
Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academyis often viewed alongside schools like William B Travis World Language Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy?
725 students attend Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy?
Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy offer ?
Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy part of?
Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy is part of Grand Prairie ISD School District.
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