Judith Zaffirini Elementary

Summary:

Judith Zaffirini Elementary is a public elementary school in Laredo, Texas, serving 636 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the United Independent School District, which is ranked 310 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Judith Zaffirini Elementary has a highly diverse student population, with 98.27% of students identifying as Hispanic, significantly higher than the state average of 52.4%. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with 3rd-grade reading proficiency (55.71%) higher than the state average (48.85%) but lower than the district average (57.21%), and 5th-grade science proficiency (9.76%) significantly lower than the state (26.29%) and district (24.96%) averages. However, the school has shown stronger performance among certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic and low-income students, ranking 1,919 and 1,752 out of Texas elementary schools, respectively, and earning 3 SchoolDigger stars for both.

Compared to nearby schools, Judith Zaffirini Elementary's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly lower than other United Independent School District schools, such as Ruiz Elementary and Freedom Elementary, but it outperforms some schools in the Laredo Independent School District, such as Ligarde Elementary and H.B. Zachry Elementary. The school has also shown strong performance in serving its gifted and talented student population, ranking 1,530 out of 2,958 Texas elementary schools for this subgroup.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5210 Santa Claudia Ln
       Laredo, TX  78043


(956) 473-2900

District: United Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1869th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,375 Help


Students who attend Judith Zaffirini Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Antonio Gonzalez Middle
High:    United South High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  603

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.8%
White:
1.0%
African American:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.9% Help


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Compare Details Judith Zaffirini Elementary ranks better than 60% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 18th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the United Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.8%), White (1%), African American (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Judith Zaffirini Elementary is 15.5, which is the 14th best among 30 elementary schools in the United Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Judith Zaffirini Elementary employs 38.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Judith Zaffirini Elementary is $10,375, which is the 11th highest among 30 elementary schools in the United Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Judith Zaffirini Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Judith Zaffirini Elementary 1869th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Judith Zaffirini Elementary in the ranking list.)

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United Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks United Independent School District (Isd) 310th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Judith Zaffirini Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Judith Zaffirini Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 12.11 3340th 3465 3.6%
2005 17.53 3235th 3475 6.9%
2006 8.58 3392nd 3476 2.4%
2007 12.70 3563rd 3724 4.3%
2008 9.61 3664th 3768 2.8%
2009 9.22 3779th 3884 2.7%
2010 10.94 3809th 3937 3.3%
2011 15.58 3859th 4095 5.8%
2012 22.49 3757th 4206 10.7%
2013 12.21 4036th 4221 4.4%
2014 16.80 3926th 4260 7.8%
2015 17.03 3881st 4320 10.2%
2016 14.64 3944th 4286 8.0%
2017 25.49 3435th 4329 20.7%
2018 64.95 1252nd 4359 71.3%
2019 61.51 1440th 4479 67.8%
2021 41.08 2497th 4578 45.5%
2022 45.44 2402nd 4581 47.6%
2023 61.68 1531st 4647 67.1%
2024 55.04 1869th 4675 60.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Judith Zaffirini Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.01 1653rd 3226 48.8%
2019 43.46 1919th 3333 42.4%
2021 24.75 2976th 3446 13.6%
2022 32.84 2619th 3487 24.9%
2023 63.09 1001st 3556 71.9%
2024 64.44 964th 3638 73.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Judith Zaffirini Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.37 3284th 3558 7.7%
2019 29.04 2907th 3684 21.1%
2021 24.53 3220th 3799 15.2%
2022 24.59 3411th 3952 13.7%
2023 30.89 3053rd 4086 25.3%
2024 36.70 2778th 4261 34.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Judith Zaffirini Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.59 733rd 4264 82.8%
2019 76.00 545th 4309 87.4%
2021 45.49 2345th 4451 47.3%
2022 55.86 1752nd 4477 60.9%
2023 74.23 692nd 4521 84.7%
2024 66.56 1115th 4560 75.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Judith Zaffirini Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.07 1684th 4306 60.9%
2019 57.76 1614th 4348 62.9%
2021 39.24 2619th 4499 41.8%
2022 44.36 2510th 4561 45.0%
2023 57.30 1724th 4588 62.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Judith Zaffirini Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.98 1505th 3106 51.5%
2019 53.98 1857th 3184 41.7%
2021 51.00 1727th 3006 42.5%
2022 57.73 1530th 2958 48.3%
2023 77.06 81st 2980 97.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Judith Zaffirini Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.53 1167th 4240 72.5%
2019 62.56 1181st 4295 72.5%
2021 31.20 3278th 4331 24.3%
2022 45.63 2404th 4461 46.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Judith Zaffirini Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.66 1069th 4319 75.2%
2019 62.54 1349th 4357 69.0%
2021 43.45 2357th 4498 47.6%
2022 45.81 2388th 4563 47.7%
2023 63.15 1428th 4585 68.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Judith Zaffirini Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.40 792nd 4168 81.0%
2019 67.62 989th 4188 76.4%
2021 49.05 1992nd 4329 54.0%
2022 52.62 1919th 4376 56.1%
2023 69.58 958th 4401 78.2%
2024 63.04 1279th 4431 71.1%
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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 Judith Zaffirini Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 2 0 0 810 0 n/a n/a 0 812
2001 5 0 0 960 0 n/a n/a 0 965
2002 8 0 1 1186 0 n/a n/a 0 1195
2003 8 0 1 1186 0 n/a n/a 0 1195
2004 4 0 1 1309 0 n/a n/a 0 1314
2005 1 0 0 858 0 n/a n/a 0 859
2006 3 1 0 941 1 n/a n/a 0 946
2007 3 1 0 964 0 n/a n/a 0 968
2008 3 1 0 1045 0 n/a n/a 0 1049
2009 0 1 0 1048 0 n/a n/a 0 1049
2010 0 1 0 1051 0 n/a n/a 0 1052
2011 11 0 0 1096 0 0 1 0 1108
2012 7 0 0 1095 0 0 0 0 1102
2013 7 0 0 1101 0 0 0 0 1108
2014 4 0 0 1125 0 0 1 0 1130
2015 0 0 0 1136 0 0 0 0 1136
2016 3 1 0 1102 0 0 2 0 1108
2017 0 3 0 1124 0 0 1 0 1128
2018 1 2 0 553 0 0 0 0 556
2019 3 2 0 553 0 0 0 0 558
2020 2 1 0 594 1 0 0 0 598
2021 3 2 0 582 0 0 0 0 587
2022 4 1 0 519 0 1 0 0 525
2023 8 3 0 625 0 0 0 0 636
2024 6 1 0 596 0 0 0 0 603

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 Judith Zaffirini Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 812 39.7 20.5 96.2
2001 965 54.9 17.6 94.5
2002 1195 62.9 19.0 93.6
2003 1195 62.9 19.0 93.6
2004 1314 73.7 17.8 93.5
2005 859 49.5 17.4 94.6
2006 946 54.8 17.3 93.8
2007 968 56.0 17.3 94.5
2008 1049 62.0 16.9 91.9
2009 1049 59.9 17.5 93.3
2010 1052 63.0 16.7 92.6
2011 1108 64.0 17.3 91.2
2012 1102 59.0 18.6 89.4
2013 1108 57.0 19.4 86.6
2014 1130 58.7 19.2 88.6
2015 1136 62.0 18.3 90.6
2016 1108 63.0 17.5 87.9
2017 1128 61.0 18.4 87.2
2018 556 36.2 15.3 81.3
2019 558 36.5 15.2 81
2020 598 40.3 14.8 80.3
2021 587 41.0 14.3 79
2022 525 35.0 15.0 80.4
2023 636 36.5 17.4 82.7
2024 603 38.7 15.5 82.9

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 Judith Zaffirini Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 812 39.7 20.5 96.2
2001 965 54.9 17.6 94.5
2002 1195 62.9 19.0 93.6
2003 1195 62.9 19.0 93.6
2004 1314 73.7 17.8 93.5
2005 859 49.5 17.4 94.6
2006 946 54.8 17.3 93.8
2007 968 56.0 17.3 94.5
2008 1049 62.0 16.9 91.9
2009 1049 59.9 17.5 93.3
2010 1052 63.0 16.7 92.6
2011 1108 64.0 17.3 91.2
2012 1102 59.0 18.6 89.4
2013 1108 57.0 19.4 86.6
2014 1130 58.7 19.2 88.6
2015 1136 62.0 18.3 90.6
2016 1108 63.0 17.5 87.9
2017 1128 61.0 18.4 87.2
2018 556 36.2 15.3 81.3
2019 558 36.5 15.2 81
2020 598 40.3 14.8 80.3
2021 587 41.0 14.3 79
2022 525 35.0 15.0 80.4
2023 636 36.5 17.4 82.7
2024 603 38.7 15.5 82.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Judith Zaffirini Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $828 (7.9%) $9,621 (92.1%) $10,449
2020 $606 (6.0%) $9,555 (94.0%) $10,161
2021 $1,474 (14.2%) $8,901 (85.8%) $10,375

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Judith Zaffirini Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1440th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1531st of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Judith Zaffirini Elementary)4156
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))4556
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Judith Zaffirini Elementary)5247
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))5349
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Judith Zaffirini Elementary)5044
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))4952
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Judith Zaffirini Elementary)5456
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))5452
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Judith Zaffirini Elementary)4166
 25%
   5th Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))5262
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Judith Zaffirini Elementary)7352
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))6957
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Judith Zaffirini Elementary)5630
 26%
   5th Grade Science (United Independent School District (Isd))5738
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students558636
 14%
African American23
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic553625
 13%
Pacific Islander00
White38
 166.7%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81%82.7%
 1.7%


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Students who attend Judith Zaffirini Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Antonio Gonzalez Middle
High : United South High School

Judith Zaffirini Elementary ranks 1869th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 603 students attended Judith Zaffirini Elementary.

Students at Judith Zaffirini Elementary are 99% Hispanic.


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