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#280 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 3% in state

North Zulch Elementary/secondary

School · North Zulch ISD · North Zulch, TX

A North Zulch ISD school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 158, North Zulch, TX 77872

  • Math 52% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 62% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+8.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.7 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+13.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$14,511
Chronic Absenteeism13.7%

Students at North Zulch Elementary/secondary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency52%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency62%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 57% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
59%
2024
Math
52%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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

71.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where North Zulch Elementary/secondary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average346/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$85,950

Median home value

$193,500

Median rent

$1,260/mo

College educated

13.8%

Homeownership

73.9%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77872; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

North Zulch ISD

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$14,511NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Zulch Elementary/secondary is listed in NORTH ZULCH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Zulch Elementary/secondary

North Zulch Elementary/secondary is a public school in North Zulch, TX, part of North Zulch ISD, serving approximately 358 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #280 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about North Zulch Elementary/secondary

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

North Zulch High School is a 1A public high school situated in unincorporated North Zulch, Texas, within west central Madison County 2. It operates as part of the North Zulch Independent School District 2. The district's mission focuses on developing character, fostering a positive learning experience, and promoting individual student success through shared responsibility among students, teachers, parents, and the community 1. Its vision aims to empower students with quality education to positively impact society 1. In 2011, the Texas Education Agency rated the high school as "Academically Acceptable" 2.
Sources (2)
  1. www.nzisd.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Zulch Elementary/secondary

What grades does North Zulch Elementary/secondary serve?

North Zulch Elementary/secondary serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend North Zulch Elementary/secondary?

North Zulch Elementary/secondary has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Zulch Elementary/secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at North Zulch Elementary/secondary is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Zulch Elementary/secondary rank in TX?

North Zulch Elementary/secondary ranks #280 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is North Zulch Elementary/secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

North Zulch Elementary/secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 North Zulch Elementary/secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Zulch Elementary/secondary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is North Zulch Elementary/secondary a charter school?

No, North Zulch Elementary/secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Zulch Elementary/secondary a Title I school?

No, North Zulch Elementary/secondary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Zulch Elementary/secondary?

71.2% of students at North Zulch Elementary/secondary 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 – 12th
Enrollment
358
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Madison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.7%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 77872)
2,304
Area median age
33.1
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 77872; 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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