Zapata County ISD School District
School District · Zapata, Texas
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,602
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,602
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Evaluating Zapata County ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Zapata County ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal EL
Zapata · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Zapata North EL
Zapata · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Zapata South EL
Zapata · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#520 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,602
+$634 vs Texas median
District size
3,359 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Zapata County ISD ranks #520 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Zapata County ISD's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal EL (7.8/10), Zapata North EL (7.3/10), and Zapata South EL (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +19.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Zapata County ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Zapata County ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal EL | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Zapata North EL | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Zapata South EL | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Zapata H S | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Benavides EL | 5.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Zapata Middle | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Zapata County ISD
Zapata County ISD is a Zapata, Texas school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 3,359 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $13,602 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Zapata County ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal EL, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Zapata County ISD students show an average math proficiency of 55.8% and ELA proficiency of 52.5%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Zapata County ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Zapata County ISD with test data.
Schools in Zapata County ISD
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Zapata
- Total Enrollment
- 3,359
- Teachers (FTE)
- 235
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Zapata County ISD?
Zapata County ISD has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Zapata County ISD?
The average composite rating for Zapata County ISD is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Zapata County ISD?
Zapata County ISD spends $13,602 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Zapata County ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Zapata County ISD is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Zapata County ISD?
Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal EL is the highest-rated school in Zapata County ISD with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Zapata County ISD?
Across schools in Zapata County ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Zapata County ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Zapata County ISD has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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