Avondale El vs Lorenzo de Zavala Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avondale El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students
Lorenzo de Zavala Middle
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 5–8
427 students
| Measure | Avondale El Amarillo, Texas | Lorenzo de Zavala Middle Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1667 of 4,686 | #139 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #23656 of 50,301 | #1747 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 475 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 31.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 73% |
| city | Amarillo | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lorenzo de Zavala Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 52.1).
- •Lorenzo de Zavala Middle does better on math proficiency (73% vs 69%).
- •Lorenzo de Zavala Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 47%).
- •Lorenzo de Zavala Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 81.3%).
- •Avondale El does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.4).
- •Avondale El is the larger school with 475 students compared with 427.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Avondale El better than Lorenzo de Zavala Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lorenzo de Zavala Middle ranks higher (78.4 vs 52.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Avondale El and Lorenzo de Zavala Middle?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avondale El: 475. Lorenzo de Zavala Middle: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avondale El and Lorenzo de Zavala Middle rank in Texas?
Avondale El is 1667th of 4,686 and Lorenzo de Zavala Middle is 139th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).