DR Javier Saenz Middle vs Lorenzo de Zavala Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DR Javier Saenz Middle
Penitas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
601 students
Lorenzo de Zavala Middle
La Joya · Public middle · Grades 6–8
545 students
| Measure | DR Javier Saenz Middle Penitas, Texas | Lorenzo de Zavala Middle La Joya, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1494 of 1,684 | #990 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12465 of 15,369 | #9253 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 601 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| city | Penitas | La Joya |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lorenzo de Zavala Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 27.1).
- •Lorenzo de Zavala Middle does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Lorenzo de Zavala Middle does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 23%).
- •Lorenzo de Zavala Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 98.5%).
- •Lorenzo de Zavala Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.4).
- •DR Javier Saenz Middle is the larger school with 601 students compared with 545.
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 DR Javier Saenz Middle better than Lorenzo de Zavala Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lorenzo de Zavala Middle ranks higher (42.6 vs 27.1 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 DR Javier Saenz Middle and Lorenzo de Zavala Middle?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Penitas and La Joya in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Javier Saenz Middle: 601. Lorenzo de Zavala Middle: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Javier Saenz Middle and Lorenzo de Zavala Middle rank in Texas?
DR Javier Saenz Middle is 1494th of 1,684 and Lorenzo de Zavala Middle is 990th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).