At a glance
Reported students
427
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.08
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
423
Lorenzo de Zavala Middle: 427 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
16.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 420
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Lorenzo de Zavala Middle
Lorenzo de Zavala Middle is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Amarillo. It is one of 52 current school records connected to Amarillo ISD. NCES reports 427 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, above the Texas median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.2%). English learners represent 4.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lorenzo de Zavala Middle
- 1How do the reported 16.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.08 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.5%
- Hispanic30.2%
- Black4.7%
- Asian6.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Amarillo ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mann Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
419 reported students
Bowie 6th Grade Campus
Middle · Grades 06–06
326 reported students
Houston Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
556 reported students
Travis Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
571 reported students
Travis 6th Grade Campus
Middle · Grades 06–06
275 reported students
Fannin Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
592 reported students
Public schools near Lorenzo de Zavala Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Middle Middle · Amarillo ISD | 06–08 | 556 | 2.8 mi |
| Crockett Middle Middle · Amarillo ISD | 06–08 | 823 | 4.4 mi |
| Austin Middle Middle · Amarillo ISD | 06–08 | 708 | 4.8 mi |
| Mann Middle Middle · Amarillo ISD | 06–08 | 419 | 5 mi |
| Johnny N Allen-6Th Grade Campus Middle · Amarillo ISD | 06–06 | 210 | 5 mi |
| Bonham Middle Middle · Amarillo ISD | 06–08 | 892 | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lorenzo de Zavala Middle
What grades does Lorenzo de Zavala Middle serve?
Lorenzo de Zavala Middle reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Amarillo ISD.
How many students attend Lorenzo de Zavala Middle?
Lorenzo de Zavala Middle reported 427 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 420 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lorenzo de Zavala Middle?
The calculated ratio is 16.4:1, based on 427 students and 26.08 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lorenzo de Zavala Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lorenzo de Zavala Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Amarillo ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lorenzo de Zavala Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lorenzo de Zavala Middle in?
Lorenzo de Zavala Middle is part of Amarillo ISD, based in Amarillo, TX, which operates 52 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lorenzo de Zavala Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Houston Middle (2.8 mi), Crockett Middle (4.4 mi), Austin Middle (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.