Zapata Middle
Zapata, TX · Zapata County ISD · Grades 6-8
1,148th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 33%▲ Improving
Zapata Middle ranking
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.
Zapata Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 716 students tested
Zapata Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 750 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.8% | 99.2% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| White | 1.1% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Zapata Middle
Typical home value $132K in zip 78076 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2010
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Frequently asked questions
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.