Emiliano Zapata El
Mission, TX · La Joya ISD · Grades PK-5
3,583rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 19%▼ Declining
Emiliano Zapata El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Emiliano Zapata El 3,583rd 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 19% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2019 to 19th in 2025 — declining.
Emiliano Zapata El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 210 students tested
Emiliano Zapata El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 549 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.9% | 99.8% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Emiliano Zapata El
Typical home value $197K in zip 78572 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Emiliano Zapata El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Evangelina Garza ElLa Joya ISD · 1.6 mi away3,679th of 4,406
ELA 37% · Math 32% - 7Salinas ElMission CISD · 2.6 mi away1,683rd of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 53% - 1Juan Seguin ElLa Joya ISD · 2.9 mi away4,060th of 4,406
ELA 38% · Math 20% - 5Cantu ElMission CISD · 3.2 mi away2,252nd of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 44% - 6Raquel Cavazos ElMission CISD · 3.5 mi away1,983rd of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 44% - 7Diaz-Villarreal ElLa Joya ISD · 3.6 mi away1,394th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 56% - 2Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola ElLa Joya ISD · 3.6 mi away3,678th of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 28% - 4Alton ElMission CISD · 3.7 mi away3,057th of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Emiliano Zapata El in?
Emiliano Zapata El is part of the La Joya ISD district in Mission, Texas.
Is Emiliano Zapata El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Emiliano Zapata El 3,583rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 19% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Emiliano Zapata El?
Hispanic 100% (549 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Emiliano Zapata El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78572 is $197K 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.