Zavala Elementary

Summary:

Zavala Elementary is a public elementary school in Harlingen, Texas, serving 295 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 452 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating.

Zavala Elementary stands out for its high percentage of Hispanic students (95.25%), significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 91.01% to 97.92% Hispanic. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students (97.63%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the nearby schools, which range from 56.25% to 94.07%. Despite these challenges, Zavala Elementary's STAAR test scores in reading, math, and science are generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in 3rd and 4th grade reading and 5th grade science. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.4, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 11.2 to 16.1.

However, Zavala Elementary's performance on STAAR tests has been inconsistent over the years, ranking as high as 770 out of 4,479 Texas elementary schools in 2018-2019 and as low as 2,674 out of 4,578 in 2020-2021. This suggests the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly by student subgroup, with Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students performing relatively well, but special education and gifted and talented students performing much worse. The school's high spending per student ($12,895), combined with its inconsistent academic performance, suggests a need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and instructional strategies to better support student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1111 N B St
       Harlingen, TX  78550-4835


(956) 427-3200

District: Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2380th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,895 Help


Students who attend Zavala Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Memorial Middle
High:    Harlingen Collegiate High School
    Harlingen High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  295

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.3%
White:
3.4%
African American:
1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Zavala Elementary ranks worse than 50.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 8th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.3%), White (3.4%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.6% 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 13.4, which is the 4th best among 17 elementary schools in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Zavala Elementary is $12,895, which is the highest among 17 elementary schools in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District 452nd 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 35.64 2656th 3465 23.3%
2005 22.85 3085th 3475 11.2%
2006 19.46 3177th 3476 8.6%
2007 17.41 3454th 3724 7.3%
2008 44.57 2439th 3768 35.3%
2009 59.72 1733rd 3884 55.4%
2010 54.35 2092nd 3937 46.9%
2011 54.30 2179th 4095 46.8%
2012 36.09 3089th 4206 26.6%
2013 52.69 2140th 4221 49.3%
2014 62.65 1611th 4260 62.2%
2015 61.96 1685th 4320 61.0%
2016 40.90 2794th 4286 34.8%
2017 52.82 1813th 4329 58.1%
2018 63.90 1300th 4359 70.2%
2019 78.15 770th 4479 82.8%
2021 38.01 2674th 4578 41.6%
2022 53.59 1947th 4581 57.5%
2023 59.86 1610th 4647 65.4%
2024 46.51 2380th 4675 49.1%
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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 58.94 1067th 3226 66.9%
2019 65.19 827th 3333 75.2%
2021 43.83 1820th 3446 47.2%
2023 47.21 1831st 3556 48.5%
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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 19.58 3305th 3558 7.1%
2019 13.92 3658th 3684 0.7%
2021 22.16 3362nd 3799 11.5%
2022 14.01 3877th 3952 1.9%
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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 74.38 645th 4264 84.9%
2019 88.08 187th 4309 95.7%
2021 48.88 2110th 4451 52.6%
2022 60.99 1428th 4477 68.1%
2023 74.51 674th 4521 85.1%
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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 64.07 1291st 4306 70.0%
2019 73.04 887th 4348 79.6%
2021 46.16 2234th 4499 50.3%
2022 61.97 1473rd 4561 67.7%
2023 62.32 1434th 4588 68.7%
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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
2018 38.79 2361st 3106 24.0%
2021 32.12 2291st 3006 23.8%
2022 55.24 1638th 2958 44.6%
2023 49.02 1965th 2980 34.1%
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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 58.98 1388th 4240 67.3%
2019 59.91 1344th 4295 68.7%
2021 35.22 2953rd 4331 31.8%
2022 57.78 1558th 4461 65.1%
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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 62.53 1352nd 4319 68.7%
2019 81.06 606th 4357 86.1%
2021 34.29 2890th 4498 35.7%
2022 46.48 2354th 4563 48.4%
2023 54.39 1889th 4585 58.8%
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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 69.73 873rd 4168 79.1%
2019 82.13 397th 4188 90.5%
2021 47.29 2108th 4329 51.3%
2022 61.26 1378th 4376 68.5%
2023 67.45 1068th 4401 75.7%
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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.

Zavala Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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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
1989 6 4 0 480 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1990 3 3 0 482 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1991 7 1 2 472 1 n/a n/a -56 427
1992 5 2 1 463 1 n/a n/a 0 472
1993 5 1 1 498 1 n/a n/a 0 506
1994 10 4 1 485 1 n/a n/a 0 501
1995 7 1 0 524 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1996 7 1 0 524 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1997 9 1 0 514 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1998 7 2 1 429 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1999 5 3 1 411 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2000 5 0 3 422 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2001 5 0 2 397 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2002 5 1 0 401 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2003 5 1 0 401 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2004 7 1 0 426 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2005 4 1 0 435 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2006 5 1 0 390 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2007 5 1 0 385 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2008 2 1 0 389 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2009 2 1 0 396 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2010 7 0 0 365 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2011 5 0 0 368 1 0 0 0 374
2012 5 0 0 363 0 0 0 0 368
2013 3 0 0 380 0 0 0 0 383
2014 8 0 0 392 0 0 0 0 400
2015 9 0 0 372 0 0 0 0 381
2016 8 0 0 373 0 0 0 0 381
2017 7 0 0 366 0 0 0 0 373
2018 8 0 0 398 0 0 0 0 406
2019 7 0 0 354 0 0 0 0 361
2020 6 0 0 343 0 0 1 0 350
2021 8 0 0 305 1 0 0 0 314
2022 7 3 0 287 0 0 0 0 297
2023 10 4 0 281 0 0 0 0 295

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
1989 490 n/a n/a n/a
1990 488 25.0 19.5 n/a
1991 427 35.6 11.9 n/a
1992 472 29.0 16.2 80.5
1993 506 31.0 16.3 90.7
1994 501 30.2 16.6 82.6
1995 532 32.0 16.6 86.5
1996 532 32.0 16.6 86.5
1997 524 32.9 15.9 88.7
1998 439 25.2 17.4 91.8
1999 420 25.0 16.8 95
2000 430 26.6 16.2 97
2001 404 27.0 15.0 96
2002 407 25.5 16.0 94.3
2003 407 25.5 16.0 94.3
2004 434 23.4 18.5 96.8
2005 440 23.5 18.7 96.6
2006 396 23.4 16.9 97.2
2007 391 23.3 16.8 95.7
2008 392 23.1 17.0 96.2
2009 399 24.1 16.5 97
2010 372 26.0 14.2 97
2011 374 23.5 15.9 94.9
2012 368 23.5 15.6 97
2013 383 24.0 15.9 96.1
2014 400 25.6 15.5 96.3
2015 381 25.0 15.2 94.8
2016 381 25.0 15.2 96.1
2017 373 25.1 14.8 96.5
2018 406 26.4 15.3 96.8
2019 361 25.4 14.2 99.7
2020 350 27.0 12.9 96.6
2021 314 24.5 12.8 97.5
2022 297 23.6 12.5 86.2
2023 295 21.9 13.4 97.6

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
1989 490 n/a n/a n/a
1990 488 25.0 19.5 n/a
1991 427 35.6 11.9 n/a
1992 472 29.0 16.2 80.5
1993 506 31.0 16.3 90.7
1994 501 30.2 16.6 82.6
1995 532 32.0 16.6 86.5
1996 532 32.0 16.6 86.5
1997 524 32.9 15.9 88.7
1998 439 25.2 17.4 91.8
1999 420 25.0 16.8 95
2000 430 26.6 16.2 97
2001 404 27.0 15.0 96
2002 407 25.5 16.0 94.3
2003 407 25.5 16.0 94.3
2004 434 23.4 18.5 96.8
2005 440 23.5 18.7 96.6
2006 396 23.4 16.9 97.2
2007 391 23.3 16.8 95.7
2008 392 23.1 17.0 96.2
2009 399 24.1 16.5 97
2010 372 26.0 14.2 97
2011 374 23.5 15.9 94.9
2012 368 23.5 15.6 97
2013 383 24.0 15.9 96.1
2014 400 25.6 15.5 96.3
2015 381 25.0 15.2 94.8
2016 381 25.0 15.2 96.1
2017 373 25.1 14.8 96.5
2018 406 26.4 15.3 96.8
2019 361 25.4 14.2 99.7
2020 350 27.0 12.9 96.6
2021 314 24.5 12.8 97.5
2022 297 23.6 12.5 86.2
2023 295 21.9 13.4 97.6

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 $1,731 (15.9%) $9,135 (84.1%) $10,866
2020 $2,000 (15.9%) $10,598 (84.1%) $12,599
2021 $3,178 (24.6%) $9,717 (75.4%) $12,895

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 770th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1610th of 4647 Elementary schools
 17.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Zavala Elementary)5975
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District)4244
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Zavala Elementary)7850
 28%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District)5038
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Zavala Elementary)6742
 25%
   4th Grade Reading (Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District)4541
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Zavala Elementary)6536
 29%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District)4343
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Zavala Elementary)4357
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District)5156
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Zavala Elementary)5946
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District)5947
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Zavala Elementary)5743
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District)5235
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students361295
 18.3%
African American04
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic354281
 20.6%
Pacific Islander00
White710
 42.9%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.7%97.6%
 2.1%


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Zavala Elementary ranks 2380th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Zavala Elementary are 95% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% African American.

Students who attend Zavala Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Memorial Middle
High : Harlingen Collegiate High School
High : Harlingen High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 295 students attended Zavala Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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