At a glance
Reported students
832
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54.85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
787.5
Lorenzo de Zavala Middle: 832 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
15.2:1 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
- 883
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65.54
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Lorenzo de Zavala Middle
Lorenzo de Zavala Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Irving. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Irving ISD. NCES reports 832 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, close to 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 Hispanic or Latino (85.7%) and White (7.2%). English learners represent 53.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. 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 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 54.85 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 53.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- 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
- White7.2%
- Hispanic85.7%
- Black3.4%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
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 Irving ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lady Bird Johnson Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
813 reported students
Houston Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
758 reported students
Crockett Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
754 reported students
Bowie Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
730 reported students
Travis Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
936 reported students
Austin Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
716 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Middle Middle · Irving ISD | 06–08 | 716 | 1.1 mi |
| Bowie Middle Middle · Irving ISD | 06–08 | 730 | 1.2 mi |
| Uplift Infinity Prep Middle Middle · Charter · Uplift Education | 06–08 | 357 | 1.4 mi |
| Lamar Middle Middle · Irving ISD | 06–08 | 676 | 1.7 mi |
| Crockett Middle Middle · Irving ISD | 06–08 | 754 | 1.8 mi |
| Travis Middle Middle · Irving ISD | 06–08 | 936 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lorenzo de Zavala Middle
What grades does Lorenzo de Zavala Middle serve?
Lorenzo de Zavala Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Irving ISD.
How many students attend Lorenzo de Zavala Middle?
Lorenzo de Zavala Middle reported 832 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 883 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lorenzo de Zavala Middle?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 832 students and 54.85 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 Irving ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lorenzo de Zavala Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. 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 Irving ISD, based in Irving, TX, which operates 36 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 Austin Middle (1.1 mi), Bowie Middle (1.2 mi), Uplift Infinity Prep Middle (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.