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#6232 of 8,552 schools in TX
De Zavala EL
Elementary School · Channelview ISD · Channelview, TX
A Channelview ISD elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
910 DEER PASS, Channelview, TX 77530
- Math 33% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at De Zavala EL score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where De Zavala EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated856/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,151
Median home value
$170,600
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B H Hamblen ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 901 | Compare → |
| Mcmullan ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Mcghee ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 781 | Compare → |
| Sam Houston ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 740 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Channelview ISD
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,441NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
De Zavala EL is listed in CHANNELVIEW ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About De Zavala EL
De Zavala EL is a public elementary school in Channelview, TX, part of Channelview ISD, serving approximately 562 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #6,232 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about De Zavala EL
What grades does De Zavala EL serve?
De Zavala EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend De Zavala EL?
De Zavala EL has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at De Zavala EL?
The student-teacher ratio at De Zavala EL is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does De Zavala EL rank in TX?
De Zavala EL ranks #6,232 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is De Zavala EL's MySchoolScout rating?
De Zavala EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at De Zavala EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, De Zavala EL has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is De Zavala EL a charter school?
No, De Zavala EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is De Zavala EL a Title I school?
No, De Zavala EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for De Zavala EL?
94.3% of students at De Zavala EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 562
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (281) 452-6008
- Area population (ZIP 77530)
- 32,065
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77530; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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