Zavala El
Edinburg, TX · Edinburg CISD · Grades PK-5
3,243rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 26%▼ Declining
Zavala El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Zavala El 3,243rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 26% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 65th in 2019 to 26th in 2025 — declining.
Zavala El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 206 students tested
Zavala El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 587 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.9% | 99.5% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| White | 0.9% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Zavala El
Typical home value $245K in zip 78539 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Zavala El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8R C Flores-Mark A Zapata ElEdinburg CISD · 1.9 mi away1,075th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 61% - 8IDEA Quest AcademyIDEA Public Schools · 2.1 mi away · charter1,116th of 4,406
ELA 69% · Math 50% - 6Truman ElEdinburg CISD · 2.1 mi away1,780th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 50% - 9Trevino ElEdinburg CISD · 2.6 mi away646th of 4,406
ELA 74% · Math 61% - 4Anne L Magee ElEdinburg CISD · 2.8 mi away2,687th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 37% - 7De La Vina ElEdinburg CISD · 2.9 mi away1,395th of 4,406
ELA 62% · Math 50% - 3IDEA Edinburg AcademyIDEA Public Schools · 3 mi away · charter3,151st of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 31% - 3Lee ElEdinburg CISD · 3.1 mi away3,301st of 4,406
ELA 38% · Math 39%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Zavala El in?
Zavala El is part of the Edinburg CISD district in Edinburg, Texas.
Is Zavala El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Zavala El 3,243rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Zavala El?
Hispanic 100% (587 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Zavala El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78539 is $245K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.