Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School
Tel:
(972)600-6000
- Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School serves 912 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 79% (which is higher 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 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School's student population of 912 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 912 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School is 0.33, 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 | #5895 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 81% | 52% |
| Black | 7% | 13% |
| White | 10% | 28% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Irving Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School is Irving High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Austin Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Haley J Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Irving Irving High School Grades: 9-12 | 2498 students
0.4 miles
900 N Oconnor Rd
Irving, TX 75061
(972)600-6300 0.4 9-12 2498 - Irving Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 331 students
0.5 miles
101 E Union Bower Rd
Irving, TX 75061
(972)600-6140 0.5 9-12 331 - Irving Haley J Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 745 students
0.5 miles
1100 Schulze Dr
Irving, TX 75060
(972)600-6600 0.5 K-5 745 - Irving Gilbert F M Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 755 students
0.7 miles
1501 E Pioneer Dr
Irving, TX 75061
(972)600-0400 0.7 K-5 755 - Irving Pierce Early Childhood Grades: PK | 519 students
0.8 miles
901 N Britain
Irving, TX 75015
(972)600-3700 0.8 PK 519
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