Lorenzo De Zavala Middle

Lorenzo de Zavala Middle serves 406 students in grades 5 through 8 in Amarillo, Texas, delivering strong academic performance that places it among the top schools in the state. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranking at #887 out of 8,598 Texas schools, this public middle school demonstrates excellent educational outcomes in the 90th percentile statewide. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.2 to 1 with 25 full-time equivalent teachers, providing students with good access to instruction and support.

Academic achievement is particularly notable, with 71% of students performing at proficient or above levels in mathematics and 66% reaching proficiency in English Language Arts and reading across all grade levels. Located on North Coulter Street in a well-established area of this mid-size Texas city, Lorenzo de Zavala Middle serves a community characterized by economic stability and educational attainment. The surrounding 79124 ZIP code reflects an affluent neighborhood with a median household income of $101,604 and median home values of $314,400.

With 36% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a low poverty rate of 4.4%, the school operates within a supportive community environment that values education. The school sits in an established Amarillo neighborhood that combines suburban comfort with urban accessibility.