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De Zavala Elementary School vs. Tijerina Elementary School

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School Overview

School
De Zavala Elementary School
7521 Ave H
Houston, TX 77023
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Tijerina Elementary School
6501 Sherman St
Houston, TX 77011
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Tijerina Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, De Zavala Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tijerina Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
232 students
345 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at De Zavala Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tijerina Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
60% | 40%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at De Zavala Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tijerina Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at De Zavala Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tijerina Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at De Zavala Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tijerina Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2896 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
#2322 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of De Zavala Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tijerina Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in TX)
55-59%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at De Zavala Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tijerina Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at De Zavala Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tijerina Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at De Zavala Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tijerina Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of De Zavala Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Tijerina Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
31
50
Kindergarten Students
25
48
Grade 1 Students
30
44
Grade 2 Students
36
74
Grade 3 Students
36
46
Grade 4 Students
31
40
Grade 5 Students
43
43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at De Zavala Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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% Hispanic
96%
98%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at De Zavala Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tijerina Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at De Zavala Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tijerina Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at De Zavala Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tijerina Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.08
0.04
This chart showcases the diversity score of De Zavala Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tijerina Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
97%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at De Zavala Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tijerina Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at De Zavala Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tijerina Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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