Zapata South El
Zapata, TX · Zapata County ISD · Grades PK-5
2,117th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 52%▲ Improving
Zapata South El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Zapata South El 2,117th 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 52% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 43th in 2019 to 52th in 2025 — improving.
Zapata South El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 203 students tested
Zapata South El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 442 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.6% | 100.0% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| White | 1.4% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Zapata South El
Typical home value $132K in zip 78076 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2010
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Zapata South El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Zapata South El in?
Zapata South El is part of the Zapata County ISD district in Zapata, Texas.
Is Zapata South El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Zapata South El 2,117th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Zapata South El?
Hispanic 100% (442 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Zapata South El 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.