DE ZAVALA MIDDLE SCHOOL

DE ZAVALA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PASADENA ISD school district, located in PASADENA, TX with about 716 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 54 teachers, DE ZAVALA MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

DE ZAVALA MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 101 E. Jackson in Pasadena, Texas, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Pasadena Independent School District (PISD). The school is named in honor of Lorenzo de Zavala, a significant historical figure who served as the first Vice President of the Republic of Texas. The campus is situated in the heart of the Pasadena community, reflecting the district's commitment to providing accessible, quality education to a diverse student population in the Greater Houston area.

As an educational institution, DE ZAVALA MIDDLE SCHOOL focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities. The school emphasizes character development and academic achievement, often utilizing the resources provided by the broader Pasadena ISD network to support student growth. With its central location, the school plays a vital role in the local community, serving as a hub for student learning, social development, and community engagement for families in the 77506 area.

For more information, contact DE ZAVALA MIDDLE SCHOOL at (713) 740-0544 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

101 E JACKSON
PASADENA, TX 77506
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DE ZAVALA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PASADENA, TX with about 716 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
PASADENA ISD
Total Students:
716
Teachers:
54.43
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 716 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DE ZAVALA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
93.0%
Black or African American
3.5%
White
2.8%
Two or more races
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.