Zapata County Independent School District (Isd)

The Zapata County Independent School District (Isd) in Texas operates 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 600 out of 968 school districts in Texas and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating significant room for improvement.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. Benavides Elementary, a small school with only 61 students, has some of the strongest academic performance in the district, with the highest proficiency rates in 5th grade reading, math, and science. Zapata North Elementary also ranks highly, earning 3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger and demonstrating strong reading and math proficiency, particularly in the upper elementary grades. However, the district as a whole struggles with low proficiency rates on state assessments compared to state averages, indicating significant achievement gaps.

The schools in the Zapata County Independent School District (Isd) serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, with all schools having over 98% Hispanic enrollment. Additionally, the district has extremely high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 83% to 91%. This high-poverty context likely presents significant challenges in providing resources and support for students. While the small size of Benavides Elementary appears to be a strength, the district as a whole has seen declining performance in recent years, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to improve academic achievement across the board.