Choosing the right middle school for your children can prove to be a daunting task. Middle school is when children start to flex their growing independence. This is a critical transition period for students. As they assert their independence, their responsibilities increase, they attend multiple classes and their academic performance are closely monitored and graded. Schools focus on preparing them for the more rigorous academic grind in high school.
When we compared Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School, which is a part of LA JOYA ISD, with Irene M Garcia Middle School, which is a part of LA JOYA ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School’s regular student population is 545 with a 12.7 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Irene M Garcia Middle School is 601 students and a 14.1 students/teacher ratio.
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School earned a State accountability rating of C (70-79) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 71 in student achievement, 82 in school progress and 51 in closing performance gaps. It scored 73 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.
On the other hand, Irene M Garcia Middle School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 76 in student achievement, 88 in school progress, 74 in closing performance gaps and 84 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 71 |
| Student Progress | 82 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 51 |
| Overall | 73 |
A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.
Both schools garnered only two distinction designations or awards for performance. For Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School these are in Mathematics and Science while Irene M Garcia Middle School secured in Social Studies and post-secondary.
| Distinctions |
|
|---|
| Distinctions |
|
|---|
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School is Hispanics who make up nearly 99.63% of student population, followed by African Americans (0.18%) and Two or More Races (0.18%). There is no Asians, Native Americans and Whites or Caucasians students in the school.
At Irene M Garcia Middle School, Hispanics make up 100.00% of student population, followed by . There is no African Americans, Asians, Native Americans, Two or More Races and Whites or Caucasians students in the school.
Based on household incomes, Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 91.01% compared to 86.36% at Irene M Garcia Middle School.
In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School has 222 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 40.73% of student population. Irene M Garcia Middle School has more ELLs at 228 or about 37.94% of student population.
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 36.15%, gifted and talented students, 16.51%, while 22.02% are in the special education program. Irene M Garcia Middle School bilingual students comprise 34.28%, gifted and talented students, 15.47%, and 18.14% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.18% | 1 |
| Hispanic | 99.63% | 543 |
| White | 0.00% | - |
| Asian | 0.00% | - |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 0.18% | 1 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 545 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 91.01% | 496 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 40.73% | 222 |
| Total Students | 100% | 545 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.00% | - |
| Hispanic | 100.00% | 601 |
| White | 0.00% | - |
| Asian | 0.00% | - |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 0.00% | - |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 601 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 86.36% | 519 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 37.94% | 228 |
| Total Students | 100% | 601 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 36.15% | 197 |
| Gifted & Talented | 16.51% | 90 |
| Special Education | 22.02% | 120 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.33% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 545 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 34.28% | 206 |
| Gifted & Talented | 15.47% | 93 |
| Special Education | 18.14% | 109 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.35% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 601 |
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School's 42 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 12.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 14.4 years. Teachers at Irene M Garcia Middle School, numbering 42 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 13.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 14.2 years.
Of its teaching staff, Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 17 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, ten teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while seven teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. Irene M Garcia Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has ten teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 16 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while seven teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School there are 31 female teachers and 11 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by six teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has one staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
At Irene M Garcia Middle School there are 30 female teachers and 12 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by four teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and eight more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 7.01% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.15% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 40.42% | 17 |
| 6 - 10 years | 23.36% | 10 |
| 1- 5 years | 15.19% | 7 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.10% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 14.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 12.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 43 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.35% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 22.35% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 36.94% | 16 |
| 6 - 10 years | 18.82% | 8 |
| 1- 5 years | 17.41% | 7 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.12% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 14.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 13.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 43 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 74.53% | 32 |
| Male Teachers | 25.70% | 11 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 6 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 43 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 71.06% | 30 |
| Male Teachers | 28.94% | 12 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 9 | |
| Edu Aids | 3 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 43 |
If you are looking to invest in real estate, buy a home or find rental property, neighborhoods and homes near Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School and Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School are definitely worth checking out. These prime properties have the advantage and convenience of easy access to the best medical facilities, office spaces, schools, churches, malls, restaurants, gyms, parks and other recreational establishments.
If any of these properties pique your interest, reach out to our realtors to arrange for an in-person or real-time video tour of a property. One of these could very well turn out to be your new home. Our realtors will help you navigate every step of the home buying process, and insure you find a home that fits your lifestyle and price range.
Listings near Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School -> Listings near Irene M Garcia Middle School ->