- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Irving, TX
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lorenzo De Zavala Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482442009202
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 11
- middle schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lorenzo De Zavala Middle ranks #6 of 11 middle schools in Irving, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle held near 846 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.7 → 58.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 482442009202 · Irving, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
832 enr · 13.9:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (2,484 students)
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle held near 846 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.7 → 58.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
2,484 students
- Irving H S
Irving H S
2,390 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,343 students
- Jack E Singley
Jack E Singley Academy
1,697 students
- Brandenburg El 947
Brandenburg El
947 students
- This school 832
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle
832 students
What this shows Lorenzo De Zavala Middle reports 832 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lorenzo De Zavala Middle compares
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 832 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
832
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,187
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.7%
White 7.2%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Lorenzo De Zavala Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Irving Isd reports $12,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lorenzo De Zavala Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irving H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jack E Singley Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandenburg El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lorenzo De Zavala Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,390
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~832 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lorenzo De Zavala Middle
How many students attend Lorenzo De Zavala Middle?
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle has 832 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Irving, TX. CCD year-over-year: 853 (2022-23) → 846 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lorenzo De Zavala Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lorenzo De Zavala Middle is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lorenzo De Zavala Middle?
82.8% of students at Lorenzo De Zavala Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lorenzo De Zavala Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lorenzo De Zavala Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment, in Irving, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lorenzo De Zavala Middle?
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lorenzo De Zavala Middle rank among middle schools in Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, Lorenzo De Zavala Middle ranks #6 of 11 middle schools in Irving, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Irving on the city page.
What other schools are in Irving Isd?
Besides Lorenzo De Zavala Middle, Irving Isd also operates Macarthur H S (2,484 students), Irving H S (2,390 students), and Nimitz H S (2,343 students). See the Irving Isd district page for the complete list.