Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, El Magnet At Zavala ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 26%
- Reading Proficiency: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Magnet At Zavala ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
El Magnet At Zavala's student population of 436 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Zavala Elementary will create a community in which reading, writing, listening, speaking, and thinking serve as the foundation for life-long learning.
School Rankings
The diversity score of El Magnet At Zavala is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)26%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)22%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
91%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend El Magnet At Zavala?
436 students attend El Magnet At Zavala.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of El Magnet At Zavala students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Magnet At Zavala?
El Magnet At Zavala has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does El Magnet At Zavala offer ?
El Magnet At Zavala offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is El Magnet At Zavala part of?
El Magnet At Zavala is part of Ector County Independent School District.
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