Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Zavala Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Zavala Elementary serves the southern part of Edinburg, TX, covering an area of approximately 12.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zavala Elementary School's student population of 565 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
565 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Zavala Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zavala Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6383 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Hispanic
100%
54%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zavala Elementary School's ranking?
Zavala Elementary School is ranked #6383 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Zavala Elementary School often compared to?
Zavala Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School, Trevino Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Zavala Elementary School?
565 students attend Zavala Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Zavala Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zavala Elementary School?
Zavala Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Zavala Elementary School offer ?
Zavala Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Zavala Elementary School part of?
Zavala Elementary School is part of Edinburg CISD School District.
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