Zapata Middle
Zapata, TX · Zapata County ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Town, remote
1,148th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 33%▲ Improving
702 E 17TH AVE, Zapata, TX 78076
(956)765-6542NCES ID 484671005352Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Zapata Middle 1,148th 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 33% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 33th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 716 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 750 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.3% | 99.2% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| White | 1.3% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $132K in zip 78076 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2010
Data Provided by Zillow Group
What school district is Zapata Middle in?
Zapata Middle is part of the Zapata County ISD district in Zapata, Texas.
Is Zapata Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Zapata Middle 1,148th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 33% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Zapata Middle?
Hispanic 99% (750 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Zapata Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78076 is $132K 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.