For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,359 students in Zapata County Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Zapata County Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
3,359 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
236 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Zapata County Independent School District, which is ranked #991 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1002 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
3,345 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
100%
53%
# Black Students
1 Student
706,008 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
11 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
n/a
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
189
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
218
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
212
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
213
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
232
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
248
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
229
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
240
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
258
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
252
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
280
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
283
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
252
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
253
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,795 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,145 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,795
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,145
$14,116
Best Zapata County Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fidel And Andrea R Villarreal Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 Mira Flores St
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4321
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4321
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #22.
Zapata South Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Delmar St
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4332
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4332
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #33.
Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 Lincoln St
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-5611
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-5611
Grades: PK-5
| 61 students
Rank: #44.
Zapata North Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 E 17th Ave
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6921
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6921
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #55.
Zapata High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2009 State Hwy 16
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-0280
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-0280
Grades: 9-12
| 1,068 students
Rank: #66.
Zapata Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
702 E 17th Ave
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6542
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6542
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Zapata County Independent School District?
Zapata County Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,359 students.
What is the rank of Zapata County Independent School District?
Zapata County Independent School District is ranked #991 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Zapata County Independent School District?
100% of Zapata County Independent School District students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Zapata County Independent School District?
Zapata County Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Zapata County Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,145 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Year-Round Or Traditional Schedule?
Which is more appropriate for your child? A year-round attendance schedule or traditional schedule? We look at the pros and cons.
Why You Should Encourage Your Child to Join a Sports Team
Participating in team sports has a great many benefits for children, there is no doubt. In this article you will learn what those benefits are.
White Students are Now the Minority in U.S. Public Schools
Increasing birth rates among immigrant families from Asia and Central and South America, combined with lower birth rates among white families, means that for the first time in history, public school students in the United States are majority-minority. This shift in demographics poses difficulties for schools as they work to accommodate children of varying language abilities and socio-economic backgrounds.
