Emiliano Zapata Elementary

Summary:

Emiliano Zapata Elementary is a public elementary school in Mission, Texas, serving 543 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the La Joya Independent School District, which is ranked 451 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Emiliano Zapata Elementary faces significant challenges, including consistently ranking in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools on academic performance. The school's STAAR assessment scores in reading, math, and science are well below the district and state averages, and its performance on STAAR Spanish assessments is also significantly lower. This is likely due to the school's extremely high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 97% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which is much higher than nearby schools like Raquel Cavazos Elementary and Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary in the Mission Consolidated Independent School District.

Another unique characteristic of Emiliano Zapata Elementary is its complete lack of racial diversity, with 100% of its students being Hispanic. This is highly unusual and not reflective of the broader student population in the region or the state. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance remains persistently lower than the district and state averages, suggesting that factors beyond just resource allocation, such as instructional quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may be contributing to the challenges faced by the school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9100 N La Homa
       Mission, TX  78574


(956) 323-2700

District: La Joya Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3063rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,209 Help


Students who attend Emiliano Zapata Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Domingo Trevino Middle
High:    Jimmy Carter Early College High School
    Juarez-Lincoln High School
    Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  549

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.8%
Two or more races:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Emiliano Zapata Elementary ranks worse than 65.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 17th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.8%), two or more races (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emiliano Zapata Elementary is 15. 13 elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Emiliano Zapata Elementary employs 36.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emiliano Zapata Elementary is $11,209. 18 elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Emiliano Zapata Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Emiliano Zapata Elementary 3063rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Emiliano Zapata Elementary in the ranking list.)

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La Joya Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks La Joya Independent School District (Isd) 451st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Emiliano Zapata Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Emiliano Zapata Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 21.86 3128th 3465 9.7%
2005 32.33 2774th 3475 20.2%
2006 27.79 2935th 3476 15.6%
2007 41.26 2634th 3724 29.3%
2008 53.82 1995th 3768 47.1%
2009 42.28 2636th 3884 32.1%
2010 35.77 3026th 3937 23.1%
2011 37.49 3076th 4095 24.9%
2012 33.75 3224th 4206 23.3%
2013 33.69 3221st 4221 23.7%
2014 32.73 3272nd 4260 23.2%
2015 24.16 3609th 4320 16.5%
2016 27.36 3412th 4286 20.4%
2017 29.33 3187th 4329 26.4%
2018 42.37 2408th 4359 44.8%
2019 43.51 2458th 4479 45.1%
2021 22.13 3702nd 4578 19.1%
2022 46.83 2323rd 4581 49.3%
2023 36.25 3021st 4647 35.0%
2024 36.01 3063rd 4675 34.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Emiliano Zapata Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.45 1625th 3226 49.6%
2019 53.91 1368th 3333 59.0%
2021 20.59 3172nd 3446 8.0%
2022 39.39 2257th 3487 35.3%
2023 40.61 2225th 3556 37.4%
2024 30.47 2750th 3638 24.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Emiliano Zapata Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.15 1575th 3558 55.7%
2023 43.60 2040th 4086 50.1%
2024 26.64 3454th 4261 18.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Emiliano Zapata Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.61 1664th 4264 61.0%
2019 56.19 1626th 4309 62.3%
2021 25.02 3734th 4451 16.1%
2022 60.71 1439th 4477 67.9%
2023 47.00 2382nd 4521 47.3%
2024 40.42 2854th 4560 37.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Emiliano Zapata Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.08 2228th 4306 48.3%
2019 41.56 2572nd 4348 40.8%
2021 26.74 3399th 4499 24.4%
2022 59.76 1574th 4561 65.5%
2023 38.84 2858th 4588 37.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Emiliano Zapata Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.91 1790th 3106 42.4%
2019 44.67 2235th 3184 29.8%
2021 42.39 2010th 3006 33.1%
2022 57.65 1534th 2958 48.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Emiliano Zapata Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.88 1202nd 4240 71.7%
2019 68.18 881st 4295 79.5%
2021 28.35 3489th 4331 19.4%
2022 63.23 1212th 4461 72.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Emiliano Zapata Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.92 2705th 4319 37.4%
2019 46.60 2210th 4357 49.3%
2021 18.56 3967th 4498 11.8%
2022 36.44 2965th 4563 35.0%
2023 36.28 2999th 4585 34.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Emiliano Zapata Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.42 2027th 4168 51.4%
2019 49.52 2034th 4188 51.4%
2021 26.38 3479th 4329 19.6%
2022 54.96 1763rd 4376 59.7%
2023 42.61 2597th 4401 41.0%
2024 34.40 3141st 4431 29.1%
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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 Emiliano Zapata Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 1 0 0 840 0 n/a n/a 0 841
2005 1 0 1 842 0 n/a n/a 0 844
2006 0 0 1 939 0 n/a n/a 0 940
2007 0 0 0 778 0 n/a n/a 0 778
2008 0 0 0 806 0 n/a n/a 0 806
2009 0 0 1 834 0 n/a n/a 0 835
2010 1 0 1 777 0 n/a n/a 0 779
2011 1 0 0 820 1 0 1 0 823
2012 1 0 0 807 1 0 1 0 810
2013 2 0 0 770 1 0 2 0 775
2014 0 0 0 756 1 0 0 0 757
2015 6 0 0 732 0 0 0 0 738
2016 5 0 0 691 0 0 0 0 696
2017 0 0 0 686 0 0 0 0 686
2018 0 0 0 645 1 0 0 0 646
2019 5 0 0 606 2 0 0 0 613
2020 3 0 0 576 0 0 0 0 579
2021 0 0 0 559 0 0 0 0 559
2022 0 0 0 492 0 0 0 0 492
2023 0 0 0 543 0 0 0 0 543
2024 0 0 0 548 0 0 1 0 549

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 Emiliano Zapata Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 841 48.4 17.4 37
2005 844 47.9 17.6 25.2
2006 940 53.0 17.7 13.2
2007 778 47.2 16.5 8.2
2008 806 48.3 16.7 1.7
2009 835 49.7 16.8 0
2010 779 49.2 15.8 0.3
2011 823 50.2 16.3 0
2012 810 49.8 16.2 0
2013 775 48.9 15.8 96.8
2014 757 46.0 16.4 96.7
2015 738 43.0 17.1 95.9
2016 696 43.0 16.1 96.6
2017 686 43.9 15.6 96.9
2018 646 38.0 16.9 96.4
2019 613 41.0 14.9 95.1
2020 579 40.0 14.4 95.7
2021 559 39.9 13.9 97.5
2022 492 33.8 14.5 96.7
2023 543 36.8 14.7 98
2024 549 36.5 15.0 98.2

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 Emiliano Zapata Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 841 48.4 17.4 37
2005 844 47.9 17.6 25.2
2006 940 53.0 17.7 13.2
2007 778 47.2 16.5 8.2
2008 806 48.3 16.7 1.7
2009 835 49.7 16.8 0
2010 779 49.2 15.8 0.3
2011 823 50.2 16.3 0
2012 810 49.8 16.2 0
2013 775 48.9 15.8 96.8
2014 757 46.0 16.4 96.7
2015 738 43.0 17.1 95.9
2016 696 43.0 16.1 96.6
2017 686 43.9 15.6 96.9
2018 646 38.0 16.9 96.4
2019 613 41.0 14.9 95.1
2020 579 40.0 14.4 95.7
2021 559 39.9 13.9 97.5
2022 492 33.8 14.5 96.7
2023 543 36.8 14.7 98
2024 549 36.5 15.0 98.2

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 Emiliano Zapata Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,181 (10.9%) $9,614 (89.1%) $10,795
2020 $1,295 (12.2%) $9,322 (87.8%) $10,617
2021 $1,045 (9.3%) $10,164 (90.7%) $11,209

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Emiliano Zapata Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2458th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3021st of 4647 Elementary schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Emiliano Zapata Elementary)2835
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4654
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Emiliano Zapata Elementary)2942
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5043
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Emiliano Zapata Elementary)3636
   3rd Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4736
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Emiliano Zapata Elementary)5241
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5149
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Emiliano Zapata Elementary)3449
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4647
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Emiliano Zapata Elementary)3338
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))3645
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Emiliano Zapata Elementary)5353
   5th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4960
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Emiliano Zapata Elementary)6233
 29%
   5th Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5650
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Emiliano Zapata Elementary)447
 37%
   5th Grade Science (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4832
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Emiliano Zapata Elementary)4815
 33%
   5th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5730
 27%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Science (Emiliano Zapata Elementary)2017
 3%
   5th Grade Science (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))267
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students613543
 11.4%
African American00
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic606543
 10.4%
Pacific Islander00
White50
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.1%98%
 2.9%


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Emiliano Zapata Elementary ranks 3063rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 549 students attended Emiliano Zapata Elementary.

Students at Emiliano Zapata Elementary are 100% Hispanic.


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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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