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Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy

Elementary School · Grand Prairie ISD · Grand Prairie, TX

A Grand Prairie ISD elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3410 KIRBY CREEK DR, Grand Prairie, TX 75052

  • Math 51% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 50% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+7.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+11.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$11,976
Chronic Absenteeism25.9%

Students at Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency51%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency50%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
51%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

84.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,826/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Prairie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,320

Median home value

$282,100

Median rent

$1,680/mo

College educated

32.5%

Homeownership

64.1%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ervin C Whitt ELEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–50.9 mi458Compare →
Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush ELEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–51.1 mi447Compare →
Thurgood Marshall Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–51.1 mi615Compare →
School for the Highly GiftedCharter · enrollment unverified9.51–81.2 mi125Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Grand Prairie ISD

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#10 of 38
District spending per student
$11,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy is listed in GRAND PRAIRIE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy

Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy is a public elementary school in Grand Prairie, TX, part of Grand Prairie ISD, serving approximately 692 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,230 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy

What grades does Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy serve?

Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy?

Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy rank in TX?

Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy ranks #4,230 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy a charter school?

No, Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy a Title I school?

No, Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy?

84.2% of students at Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
692
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.9%
Area population (ZIP 75052)
95,485
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
34.7
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 75052; 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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