Summary:
The city of Zapata, Texas is home to 5 schools serving grades K-12, all part of the Zapata County Independent School District (ISD). While the district is ranked 600 out of 968 in Texas and has a 2-star rating, a few schools stand out in the data.
Zapata North Elementary is the highest-ranked school in the district, ranked 1514 out of 4,675 Texas elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating. It performs relatively well on STAAR tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 47% to 69%. Fidel And Andrea R Villarreal Elementary is the second-highest ranked, also earning a 3-star rating and performing well on 3rd and 4th grade math STAAR tests.
However, the Zapata schools generally struggle academically, with proficiency rates significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subjects. The district has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 83-91% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. While per-student spending is slightly lower than the state average, the student-teacher ratios are higher, which may contribute to the academic challenges. Addressing these systemic issues through targeted interventions and resource allocation could help improve outcomes for the students of Zapata.
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