For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,287 students in Zapata County ISD 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 ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
3,287 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
229 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Zapata County ISD School District, which is ranked #1057 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1065 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,264 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
99%
53%
# Black Students
n/a
694,244 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
18 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
1%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
145
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
194
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
215
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
244
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
218
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
232
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
244
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
255
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
268
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
285
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
249
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
254
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
238
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
246
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,075 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,433 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,075
$13,640
Spending / Student
$13,433
$14,384
Best Zapata County ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Zapata South Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Delmar St
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4332
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4332
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #22.
Zapata North Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
Zapata High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2009 State Hwy 16
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-0280
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-0280
Grades: 9-12
| 987 students
Rank: #44.
Fidel And Andrea R Villarreal Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 Mira Flores St
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4321
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4321
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
Zapata Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
702 E 17th Ave
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6542
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6542
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #66.
Benavides Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
307 Lincoln St
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-5611
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-5611
Grades: K-5
| 64 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Zapata County ISD School District?
Zapata County ISD School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,287 students.
What is the rank of Zapata County ISD School District?
Zapata County ISD School District is ranked #1057 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Zapata County ISD School District?
99% of Zapata County ISD School District students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Zapata County ISD School District?
Zapata County ISD 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 ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,433 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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