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Zapata Middle

Zapata County ISD · Zapata County · 702 E 17TH AVE, Zapata, TX 78076

(956)765-6542

2/10
#1276
Rank 1276 out of 1,447
Top 88%
English Language Arts2/10 · #1201 · 17th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1237 · 15th percentile
Science1/10 · #1288 · 9th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Zapata Middle serves a tight-knit border community along the Rio Grande, where the town's strong sense of local identity and deep cultural roots shape everyday school life. Families here are largely longtime residents of Zapata County, and the school reflects that close community connection — everyone tends to know everyone. For families rooted in the area, it's a familiar, neighborhood school experience in a small South Texas town where the pace is slower and the community bonds run deep.

Student Demographics

724 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
719 (99%)
Other
5 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners247 (34%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged645 (89%)
Students with Disabilities117 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

750
Enrollment
59.4
Teachers (FTE)
12.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2.6
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #1076 · 27th percentile

8 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Texas.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found