DE ZAVALA MIDDLE

563 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

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.

563

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DE ZAVALA MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	533
Black	18
Asian	1

Hispanic
533 (94.7 %)
Black
18 (3.2 %)
White
11 (2.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	PASADENA ISD
Phone:	(713)740-0544
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	430
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 5 288

Grade 6 275