Zavala Elementary

Summary:

Zavala Elementary is a public elementary school in Edinburg, Texas, serving 547 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 443 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating.

Zavala Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 33.75% to 36.36% of Zavala students scored proficient or better on STAAR Reading, compared to 47.35%-55.38% for the district and 48.85%-53.96% for the state. Similarly, only 31.03% to 34.57% of Zavala students scored proficient or better on STAAR Mathematics, compared to 41.38%-53.87% for the district and 40.86%-48.96% for the state. The school's performance on STAAR Science for 5th grade is particularly low, with only 16.67% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to 25.16% for the district and 26.29% for the state.

Zavala Elementary serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 92.32% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average. This high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students likely contributes to the school's academic challenges. Nearby schools, such as Trevino Elementary, Anne L Magee Elementary, and De La Vina Elementary, generally perform better academically and have lower percentages of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. To address these issues, Zavala Elementary and the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District should consider implementing targeted interventions, increasing parental and community engagement, and exploring best practices from higher-performing nearby schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3615 W Rogers Rd
       Edinburg, TX  78539


(956) 289-2350

District: Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3592nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,268 Help


Students who attend Zavala Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Elias Longoria Senior Middle
High:    Edinburg North High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  547

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.5%
White:
0.9%
African American:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.3% Help


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Compare Details Zavala Elementary ranks worse than 76.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 30th among 31 ranked elementary schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.5%), White (0.9%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Zavala Elementary is 17. 25 elementary schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Zavala Elementary is $11,268. 18 elementary schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Zavala Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District 443rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Zavala Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.42 2698th 3465 22.1%
2005 46.93 2167th 3475 37.6%
2006 45.16 2278th 3476 34.5%
2007 61.46 1583rd 3724 57.5%
2008 46.71 2339th 3768 37.9%
2009 48.32 2331st 3884 40.0%
2010 61.18 1699th 3937 56.8%
2011 48.58 2492nd 4095 39.1%
2012 35.34 3131st 4206 25.6%
2013 45.43 2569th 4221 39.1%
2014 45.53 2615th 4260 38.6%
2015 48.62 2406th 4320 44.3%
2016 42.97 2655th 4286 38.1%
2017 61.27 1425th 4329 67.1%
2018 45.62 2213th 4359 49.2%
2019 64.13 1301st 4479 71.0%
2021 18.59 3975th 4578 13.2%
2022 15.33 4188th 4581 8.6%
2023 26.55 3593rd 4647 22.7%
2024 27.48 3592nd 4675 23.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.61 552nd 3226 82.9%
2019 76.22 425th 3333 87.2%
2021 26.23 2897th 3446 15.9%
2022 21.88 3109th 3487 10.8%
2023 24.14 3058th 3556 14.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.29 951st 3558 73.3%
2019 45.15 1716th 3684 53.4%
2021 19.68 3680th 3799 3.1%
2022 21.30 3615th 3952 8.5%
2023 33.64 2835th 4086 30.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.17 1490th 4264 65.1%
2019 75.66 561st 4309 87.0%
2021 22.26 3903rd 4451 12.3%
2022 18.12 4124th 4477 7.9%
2023 34.38 3260th 4521 27.9%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.45 21st 112 81.3%
2019 29.08 78th 93 16.1%
2021 41.64 32nd 56 42.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.29 2155th 4306 50.0%
2019 62.76 1344th 4348 69.1%
2021 26.58 3407th 4499 24.3%
2022 17.22 4135th 4561 9.3%
2023 32.39 3245th 4588 29.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.41 1772nd 3006 41.1%
2022 79.23 17th 2958 99.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.15 609th 4240 85.6%
2019 80.65 407th 4295 90.5%
2021 24.00 3791st 4331 12.5%
2022 20.62 4040th 4461 9.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.18 2306th 4319 46.6%
2019 63.27 1310th 4357 69.9%
2021 14.16 4226th 4498 6.0%
2022 15.88 4182nd 4563 8.3%
2023 24.04 3769th 4585 17.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.01 1763rd 4168 57.7%
2019 70.88 834th 4188 80.1%
2021 22.71 3719th 4329 14.1%
2022 18.93 3997th 4376 8.7%
2023 31.40 3306th 4401 24.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Zavala Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 9 0 0 246 1 n/a n/a 0 256
1991 19 0 1 606 0 n/a n/a -62 564
1992 20 1 0 647 1 n/a n/a 0 669
1993 22 0 0 719 1 n/a n/a 0 742
1994 21 0 0 728 1 n/a n/a 0 750
1995 21 1 0 738 1 n/a n/a 0 761
1996 21 1 0 738 1 n/a n/a 0 761
1997 11 0 0 591 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1998 12 0 0 575 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1999 11 0 0 578 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2000 10 0 2 485 1 n/a n/a 0 498
2001 6 0 0 460 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2002 4 0 1 611 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2003 4 0 1 611 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2004 4 0 1 637 0 n/a n/a 0 642
2005 8 0 0 487 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2006 4 0 0 458 1 n/a n/a 0 463
2007 3 0 0 455 1 n/a n/a 0 459
2008 12 3 0 637 0 n/a n/a 0 652
2009 11 1 1 646 0 n/a n/a 0 659
2010 10 2 1 681 1 n/a n/a 0 695
2011 4 0 0 556 0 0 1 0 561
2012 4 0 2 620 0 0 1 0 627
2013 5 1 2 701 0 0 0 0 709
2014 6 0 1 645 0 0 0 0 652
2015 2 0 1 613 0 0 1 0 617
2016 10 0 1 567 0 0 6 0 584
2017 5 0 1 542 0 0 1 0 549
2018 1 0 0 517 0 0 1 0 519
2019 2 0 0 486 0 0 1 0 489
2020 0 0 1 495 0 0 2 0 498
2021 0 0 1 480 0 0 0 0 481
2022 6 0 1 467 0 0 0 0 474
2023 5 2 1 539 0 0 0 0 547

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Zavala Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 256 15.0 17.0 n/a
1991 564 15.1 37.3 n/a
1992 669 39.0 17.1 87
1993 742 41.0 18.1 88.5
1994 750 42.0 17.9 90
1995 761 41.7 18.2 91.7
1996 761 41.7 18.2 91.7
1997 602 36.2 16.6 93
1998 587 37.5 15.7 88.8
1999 589 36.9 16.0 72.2
2000 498 31.0 16.1 53.4
2001 466 31.0 15.0 42.1
2002 616 34.5 17.9 17.5
2003 616 34.5 17.9 17.5
2004 642 39.5 16.3 10
2005 495 35.0 14.1 1.6
2006 463 31.0 14.9 0
2007 459 30.0 15.3 0
2008 652 38.8 16.8 0
2009 659 39.0 16.9 0
2010 695 39.0 17.8 0
2011 561 31.0 18.0 0
2012 627 30.7 20.3 0
2013 709 37.0 19.1 90.3
2014 652 37.0 17.6 89.4
2015 617 36.0 17.1 88.7
2016 584 35.0 16.6 88.7
2017 549 34.0 16.1 90
2018 519 31.0 16.7 89.6
2019 489 31.0 15.7 89.2
2020 498 31.0 16.0 88.4
2021 481 31.0 15.5 91.5
2022 474 33.4 14.1 87.6
2023 547 32.0 17.0 92.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Zavala Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 256 15.0 17.0 n/a
1991 564 15.1 37.3 n/a
1992 669 39.0 17.1 87
1993 742 41.0 18.1 88.5
1994 750 42.0 17.9 90
1995 761 41.7 18.2 91.7
1996 761 41.7 18.2 91.7
1997 602 36.2 16.6 93
1998 587 37.5 15.7 88.8
1999 589 36.9 16.0 72.2
2000 498 31.0 16.1 53.4
2001 466 31.0 15.0 42.1
2002 616 34.5 17.9 17.5
2003 616 34.5 17.9 17.5
2004 642 39.5 16.3 10
2005 495 35.0 14.1 1.6
2006 463 31.0 14.9 0
2007 459 30.0 15.3 0
2008 652 38.8 16.8 0
2009 659 39.0 16.9 0
2010 695 39.0 17.8 0
2011 561 31.0 18.0 0
2012 627 30.7 20.3 0
2013 709 37.0 19.1 90.3
2014 652 37.0 17.6 89.4
2015 617 36.0 17.1 88.7
2016 584 35.0 16.6 88.7
2017 549 34.0 16.1 90
2018 519 31.0 16.7 89.6
2019 489 31.0 15.7 89.2
2020 498 31.0 16.0 88.4
2021 481 31.0 15.5 91.5
2022 474 33.4 14.1 87.6
2023 547 32.0 17.0 92.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Zavala Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,289 (12.4%) $9,108 (87.6%) $10,397
2020 $901 (9.0%) $9,075 (91.0%) $9,977
2021 $1,043 (9.3%) $10,225 (90.7%) $11,268

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Zavala Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1301st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3593rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 48.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Zavala Elementary)4022
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)4949
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Zavala Elementary)4922
 27%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)6048
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Zavala Elementary)4132
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)5046
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Zavala Elementary)4448
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)5253
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Zavala Elementary)6637
 29%
   5th Grade Reading (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)5457
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Zavala Elementary)7842
 36%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)6556
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Zavala Elementary)7723
 54%
   5th Grade Science (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)6032
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students489547
 11.9%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic486539
 10.9%
Pacific Islander00
White25
 150%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.2%92.3%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Zavala Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 547 students attended Zavala Elementary.

Zavala Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.2% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Zavala Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

Students who attend Zavala Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elias Longoria Senior Middle
High : Edinburg North High School


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