LORENZO DE ZAVALA MIDDLE

www.irvingisd.net

853 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School is a public school located in Irving, Texas, and is part of the Irving Independent School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is named after Lorenzo de Zavala, a significant figure in Texas history who served as the first Vice President of the Republic of Texas. The campus is committed to providing a comprehensive middle school education that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, utilizing the resources of the Irving ISD to provide a diverse curriculum, extracurricular activities, and technology-integrated instruction. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community engagement, Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School aims to foster a culture of excellence and inclusivity. Families interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures can find further details through the district’s official website at http://www.irvingisd.net.

853

Total Students

60.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LORENZO DE ZAVALA MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	686
Black	49
Asian	18
Two or More	5
American Indian	25

Hispanic
686 (80.4 %)
White
70 (8.2 %)
Black
49 (5.7 %)
American Indian
25 (2.9 %)
Asian
18 (2.1 %)
Two or More
5 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	IRVING ISD
Phone:	(972)600-6000
Website:	http://www.irvingisd.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	853
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	670
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 284

Grade 7 276

Grade 8 293