Established in 1920, De Zavala Elementary School is a core institution in the fabric of Magnolia Park’s community. This Houston Independent School District (HISD) campus offers a host of educational opportunities, from multilingual and special education curriculum to magnet and advanced academic courses of study for students in pre-K through fifth grade.
De Zavala Elementary is one of the strongest elementary campuses in Houston’s East End. The latest available rankings from the Texas Education Agency gave De Zavala Elementary an overall “A” rating, which is higher than the school district’s overall rating. Plus, the campus was recognized as a 2020-2021 Platinum Certified Family Friendly School, the district’s top distinction for dedication in collaborating with community members to promote students’ academic success. Students and community members can get involved at De Zavala in many ways, such as through after-school programs, clubs, sports and more. De Zavala even has two soccer teams!
The campus is named after Lorenzo de Zavala, a native of Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula and one of the signers of Texas’ Declaration of Independence in 1836. Today, De Zavala Elementary is dedicated to “One Community, One Mission: Student Excellence.”
De Zavala Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
7521 Avenue H Ave,
Houston, TX
Houston Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Ms Victoria Orozco-martinez
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Niche Grade
B
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.9%
GreatSchools Rating
7
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
Hispanic
98.7%
Black
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
11/13/2021
I moved my two kids to this school because the ratings were great. After a not so good experience at another school my oldest child fell behind. We came in thinking it would take months for her to get where she needed to be. But, after entering De Zavala she was able to “catch up” in only a few week...
7/27/2017
This school is not the way it use to be a few years back. I have a total of 4 children and all of my old three attended this school. Now my youngest has just completed kinder and is having trouble because his first language is English and not Spanish! They now have a transition dual Spanish program....
4/7/2015
Mr. Due as is the current principal and though this review is not about the principal I must say this principle does an amazing job of investing time and energy into his school and students. He is actively involved in all of the sports events and activities and is actively out recruiting new sponsor...
5/26/2014
I substitute teach for the district. I'm in about 60 schools per year-this one is one of the gems-orderly, well behaved children, helpful staff
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De Zavala Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Houston, TX and is served by the Houston Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 459 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. De Zavala Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $208,954. Discover additional schools in the area, like Milby High School, Community Services, Austin High School, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near De Zavala Elementary School.