LORENZO DE ZAVALA MIDDLE

zavalaamaisd.sharpschool.com/

427 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School is a public school serving students in Amarillo, Texas, and is part of the Amarillo Independent School District (AISD). Located on North Coulter Street, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education that prepares students for the transition to high school. As part of a large district, it adheres to the state’s academic standards while fostering an environment intended to support the social, emotional, and intellectual development of its adolescent student body.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—with extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement. By maintaining a focus on community and structured learning, Lorenzo De Zavala aims to equip its students with the foundational skills necessary for future academic success. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational resources and district-level initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes within the Amarillo area.

427

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LORENZO DE ZAVALA MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	129
Black	20
Asian	26
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

White
237 (55.5%)
Hispanic
129 (30.2%)
Asian
26 (6.1%)
Black
20 (4.7%)
Two or More
13 (3.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	AMARILLO ISD
Phone:	(806)326-3400
Website:	http://zavalaamaisd.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 95

Grade 6 123

Grade 7 100

Grade 8 109

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LORENZO DE ZAVALA MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 5	95
Grade 6	123
Grade 7	100
Grade 8	109

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LORENZO DE ZAVALA MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	209	48.9%
Male	218	51.1%

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