Serving 832 students in grades 6-8, Lorenzo De Zavala Middle 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 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 832 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lorenzo de Zavala Middle School serves the southern part of Irving, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the school from any boundary being around 2.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School's student population of 832 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
832 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle 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 Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School is 0.26, 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
#5133 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
86%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School's ranking?
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School is ranked #5133 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School often compared to?
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Austin Middle School, Uplift Infinity Prep Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School?
832 students attend Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School?
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School offer ?
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School part of?
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School is part of Irving Independent School District.
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