Lorenzo De Zavala Middle
La Joya, TX · La Joya ISD · Grades 6-8
1,192nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 30%▼ Declining
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lorenzo De Zavala Middle 1,192nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 30% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 47th in 2019 to 30th in 2025 — declining.
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 523 students tested
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 608 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.6% | 99.8% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Lorenzo De Zavala Middle
Typical home value $160K in zip 78560 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Lorenzo De Zavala Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3IDEA La Joya College PreparatoryIDEA Public Schools · 0.1 mi away · charter1,214th of 1,701
ELA 45% · Math 33% - 5Cesar Chavez MiddleLa Joya ISD · 3.4 mi away1,005th of 1,701
ELA 51% · Math 35% - 4Ann Richards MiddleLa Joya ISD · 4.1 mi away1,054th of 1,701
ELA 43% · Math 41% - 2Dr Javier Saenz MiddleLa Joya ISD · 6.1 mi away1,395th of 1,701
ELA 35% · Math 34% - 6Irene M Garcia MiddleLa Joya ISD · 6.7 mi away824th of 1,701
ELA 54% · Math 40% - 3Juan De Dios Salinas MiddleLa Joya ISD · 7 mi away1,338th of 1,701
ELA 38% · Math 34% - 5IDEA Palmview College PreparatoryIDEA Public Schools · 7 mi away · charter968th of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 38% - 8Memorial MiddleLa Joya ISD · 7.1 mi away461st of 1,701
ELA 62% · Math 52%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lorenzo De Zavala Middle in?
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle is part of the La Joya ISD district in La Joya, Texas.
Is Lorenzo De Zavala Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lorenzo De Zavala Middle 1,192nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 30% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Lorenzo De Zavala Middle?
Hispanic 100% (608 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lorenzo De Zavala Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78560 is $160K 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.