De Zavala Elementary

Summary:

De Zavala Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 389 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

De Zavala Elementary consistently outperforms the Houston ISD and Texas state averages in STAAR Reading and Mathematics assessments, particularly in Mathematics where the school's 3rd-grade students scored 77.78% proficient or better, compared to 41.58% for Houston ISD and 40.86% for Texas. The school's Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students also perform better than their counterparts in the district and state. However, the school's performance for Special Education and Gifted and Talented students lags behind. Despite serving a high-poverty student population, with over 95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, De Zavala has maintained a strong 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, De Zavala outperforms most in the Houston ISD, including Port Houston Elementary, Davila Elementary, and Franklin Elementary. However, Davila Elementary, a magnet school located just 1.63 miles away, has stronger overall academic performance, ranking in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 7521 Ave H
       Houston, TX  77012-1199


(713) 924-1888

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1371st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,083 Help


Students who attend De Zavala Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Edison Middle
High:    Milby High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  232

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.1%
African American:
2.6%
Asian:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details De Zavala Elementary ranks better than 70.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 31st among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.1%), African American (2.6%), Asian (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at De Zavala Elementary is 9.2, which is the 2nd best among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at De Zavala Elementary is $10,083. 102 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

De Zavala Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks De Zavala Elementary 1371st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See De Zavala Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for De Zavala Elementary

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Rank History for all students at De Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.47 2916th 3465 15.8%
2005 53.22 1864th 3475 46.4%
2006 63.19 1362nd 3476 60.8%
2007 56.19 1897th 3724 49.1%
2008 72.44 905th 3768 76.0%
2009 67.36 1279th 3884 67.1%
2010 63.16 1585th 3937 59.7%
2011 69.20 1236th 4095 69.8%
2012 74.26 916th 4206 78.2%
2013 71.12 1124th 4221 73.4%
2014 69.83 1225th 4260 71.2%
2015 69.88 1277th 4320 70.4%
2016 58.71 1847th 4286 56.9%
2017 73.75 921st 4329 78.7%
2018 64.02 1294th 4359 70.3%
2019 69.49 1093rd 4479 75.6%
2021 25.45 3474th 4578 24.1%
2022 49.45 2175th 4581 52.5%
2023 52.90 2015th 4647 56.6%
2024 64.50 1371st 4675 70.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at De Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.45 145th 3226 95.5%
2019 81.49 287th 3333 91.4%
2021 42.45 1909th 3446 44.6%
2022 51.28 1571st 3487 54.9%
2023 60.47 1132nd 3556 68.2%
2024 64.33 970th 3638 73.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at De Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.38 3340th 3558 6.1%
2019 92.42 95th 3684 97.4%
2021 20.90 3478th 3799 8.4%
2022 26.45 3277th 3952 17.1%
2023 35.18 2700th 4086 33.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at De Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.21 706th 4264 83.4%
2019 78.81 442nd 4309 89.7%
2021 32.91 3187th 4451 28.4%
2022 61.58 1390th 4477 69.0%
2023 70.63 867th 4521 80.8%
2024 76.33 618th 4560 86.4%
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Rank History for Female students at De Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.78 1693rd 4306 60.7%
2019 70.70 985th 4348 77.3%
2021 24.65 3558th 4499 20.9%
2022 53.31 1944th 4561 57.4%
2023 47.59 2319th 4588 49.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at De Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.57 2659th 3106 14.4%
2019 26.34 2782nd 3184 12.6%
2021 14.62 2738th 3006 8.9%
2022 26.25 2582nd 2958 12.7%
2023 62.30 1324th 2980 55.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at De Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.96 305th 4240 92.8%
2019 84.65 278th 4295 93.5%
2021 46.38 2093rd 4331 51.7%
2022 61.29 1342nd 4461 69.9%
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Rank History for Male students at De Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.70 985th 4319 77.2%
2019 65.88 1205th 4357 72.3%
2021 28.17 3306th 4498 26.5%
2022 44.51 2478th 4563 45.7%
2023 58.41 1670th 4585 63.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at De Zavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.01 811th 4168 80.5%
2019 74.91 653rd 4188 84.4%
2021 31.62 3123rd 4329 27.9%
2022 57.07 1636th 4376 62.6%
2023 59.99 1480th 4401 66.4%
2024 72.13 848th 4431 80.9%
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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.

De Zavala Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for De Zavala Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 8 9 0 756 0 n/a n/a 0 773
1990 14 11 0 750 0 n/a n/a 0 775
1991 8 7 0 798 0 n/a n/a 0 813
1992 8 5 0 820 0 n/a n/a 0 833
1993 7 3 2 676 0 n/a n/a 0 688
1994 6 3 3 706 0 n/a n/a 0 718
1995 9 4 1 747 0 n/a n/a 0 761
1996 9 4 1 747 0 n/a n/a 0 761
1997 9 6 1 752 0 n/a n/a 0 768
1998 12 4 1 739 0 n/a n/a 0 756
1999 14 1 3 734 0 n/a n/a 0 752
2000 16 0 2 709 0 n/a n/a 0 727
2001 10 1 1 644 3 n/a n/a 0 659
2002 8 2 2 736 1 n/a n/a 0 749
2003 8 2 2 736 1 n/a n/a 0 749
2004 10 3 2 723 1 n/a n/a 0 739
2005 5 4 4 665 0 n/a n/a 0 678
2006 3 2 3 672 1 n/a n/a 0 681
2007 5 5 4 609 1 n/a n/a 0 624
2008 3 5 3 603 1 n/a n/a 0 615
2009 1 7 3 606 1 n/a n/a 0 618
2010 0 6 1 632 1 n/a n/a 0 640
2011 3 4 1 604 0 0 0 0 612
2012 2 2 1 581 0 0 0 0 586
2013 3 5 1 579 0 0 0 0 588
2014 0 2 1 550 0 0 0 0 553
2015 0 3 1 545 0 0 0 0 549
2016 4 4 1 549 0 0 0 0 558
2017 5 7 1 586 2 0 0 0 601
2018 8 7 0 576 2 0 0 0 593
2019 4 2 0 535 1 0 0 0 542
2020 3 8 2 558 0 0 0 0 571
2021 2 8 2 507 0 0 0 0 519
2022 1 6 2 450 0 0 0 0 459
2023 0 4 1 384 0 0 0 0 389
2024 1 6 2 223 0 0 0 0 232

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 De Zavala Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 773 n/a n/a n/a
1990 775 41.0 18.9 n/a
1991 813 40.5 20.0 n/a
1992 833 49.0 17.0 82.5
1993 688 39.0 17.6 86.9
1994 718 40.0 17.9 80.4
1995 761 44.0 17.3 83.7
1996 761 44.0 17.3 83.7
1997 768 41.0 18.7 81.9
1998 756 38.9 19.4 77.9
1999 752 40.0 18.8 86.2
2000 727 35.0 20.8 86.8
2001 659 35.0 18.8 88.3
2002 749 43.0 17.4 91.7
2003 749 43.0 17.4 91.7
2004 739 41.0 18.0 91.2
2005 678 39.0 17.4 91.6
2006 681 38.5 17.7 93.1
2007 624 39.5 15.8 72.1
2008 615 37.0 16.6 82.4
2009 618 39.9 15.5 77.3
2010 640 39.9 16.0 75
2011 612 38.9 15.7 62.6
2012 586 35.9 16.2 53.2
2013 588 36.0 16.3 92.9
2014 553 36.8 14.9 90.8
2015 549 37.0 14.8 86
2016 558 38.0 14.6 92.5
2017 601 37.6 15.9 89
2018 593 37.6 15.7 67.6
2019 542 34.6 15.6 91.3
2020 571 31.6 18.0 91.2
2021 519 31.0 16.7 96.7
2022 459 30.2 15.1 96.1
2023 389 21.9 17.7 95.1
2024 232 25.0 9.2 96.6

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 De Zavala Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 773 n/a n/a n/a
1990 775 41.0 18.9 n/a
1991 813 40.5 20.0 n/a
1992 833 49.0 17.0 82.5
1993 688 39.0 17.6 86.9
1994 718 40.0 17.9 80.4
1995 761 44.0 17.3 83.7
1996 761 44.0 17.3 83.7
1997 768 41.0 18.7 81.9
1998 756 38.9 19.4 77.9
1999 752 40.0 18.8 86.2
2000 727 35.0 20.8 86.8
2001 659 35.0 18.8 88.3
2002 749 43.0 17.4 91.7
2003 749 43.0 17.4 91.7
2004 739 41.0 18.0 91.2
2005 678 39.0 17.4 91.6
2006 681 38.5 17.7 93.1
2007 624 39.5 15.8 72.1
2008 615 37.0 16.6 82.4
2009 618 39.9 15.5 77.3
2010 640 39.9 16.0 75
2011 612 38.9 15.7 62.6
2012 586 35.9 16.2 53.2
2013 588 36.0 16.3 92.9
2014 553 36.8 14.9 90.8
2015 549 37.0 14.8 86
2016 558 38.0 14.6 92.5
2017 601 37.6 15.9 89
2018 593 37.6 15.7 67.6
2019 542 34.6 15.6 91.3
2020 571 31.6 18.0 91.2
2021 519 31.0 16.7 96.7
2022 459 30.2 15.1 96.1
2023 389 21.9 17.7 95.1
2024 232 25.0 9.2 96.6

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 De Zavala Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,402 (15.5%) $7,632 (84.5%) $9,034
2020 $1,455 (15.4%) $8,022 (84.6%) $9,477
2021 $1,064 (10.6%) $9,018 (89.4%) $10,083

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

Impact of COVID-19 on De Zavala Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1093rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2015th of 4647 Elementary schools
 19%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (De Zavala Elementary)4246
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (De Zavala Elementary)6154
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (De Zavala Elementary)5539
 16%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (De Zavala Elementary)7441
 33%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (De Zavala Elementary)4851
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (De Zavala Elementary)6460
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (De Zavala Elementary)4435
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students542389
 28.2%
African American24
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic535384
 28.2%
Pacific Islander00
White40
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.3%95.1%
 3.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about De Zavala Elementary

Students at De Zavala Elementary are 96% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Students who attend De Zavala Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Edison Middle
High : Milby High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 232 students attended De Zavala Elementary.

De Zavala Elementary ranks 1371st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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