Serving 846 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 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 846 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School's student population of 846 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
846 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School is 0.27, 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
#5253 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
85%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
8%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School's ranking?
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School is ranked #5253 out of 8,188 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 Education - Infinity Preparatory Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
846 students attend Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School students are Hispanic, 8% 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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