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Zavalla Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 320 students in Zavalla Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Zavalla Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,313 Schools
# Students
320 Students
5,529,835 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
374,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Zavalla Independent School District, which is ranked #650 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#652 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
4%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
93%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,566 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,413 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,566
$13,387
Spending / Student
$17,413
$14,117
Best Zavalla Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zavalla Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
431 E Main St
Zavalla, TX 75980
(936) 897-2611
Zavalla, TX 75980
(936) 897-2611
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Zavalla High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
431 E Main St
Zavalla, TX 75980
(936) 897-2301
Zavalla, TX 75980
(936) 897-2301
Gr: 6-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Zavalla Independent School District?
Zavalla Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 320 students.
What is the rank of Zavalla Independent School District?
Zavalla Independent School District is ranked #650 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Zavalla Independent School District?
93% of Zavalla Independent School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Zavalla Independent School District?
Zavalla Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Zavalla Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,413 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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