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Zapata County Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,359 students in Zapata County Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Zapata County Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,303 Schools
# Students
3,359 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
236 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Zapata County Independent School District, which is ranked #870 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#870 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Diversity Score
0.01
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
100%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
n/a
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
The revenue/student of $12,795 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,145 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,795
$13,398
Spending / Student
$13,145
$14,129
Best Zapata County Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zapata North Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
502 E 17th Ave
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6921
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6921
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Zapata South Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Delmar St
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4332
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4332
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Fidel And Andrea R Villarreal Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
805 Mira Flores St
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4321
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4321
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 Lincoln St
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-5611
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-5611
Gr: PK-5 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Zapata High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2009 State Hwy 16
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-0280
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-0280
Gr: 9-12 | 1,068 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Zapata Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
702 E 17th Ave
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6542
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6542
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Zapata County Independent School District?
Zapata County Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,359 students.
What is the rank of Zapata County Independent School District?
Zapata County Independent School District is ranked #870 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Zapata County Independent School District?
100% of Zapata County Independent School District students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Zapata County Independent School District?
Zapata County Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Zapata County Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,145 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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