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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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 303 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
303 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Zavalla Independent School District, which is ranked #650 of all 1,193 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.3%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
95%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,584 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,409 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,584
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,409
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Zavalla Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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) 410-4033
Zavalla, TX 75980
(936) 410-4033
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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) 410-4040
Zavalla, TX 75980
(936) 410-4040
Gr: 6-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Zavalla Independent School District?
Zavalla Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 303 students.
What is the rank of Zavalla Independent School District?
Zavalla Independent School District is ranked #650 out of 1,193 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?
95% of Zavalla Independent School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Zavalla Independent School District?
Zavalla Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, 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 $18,409 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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