Lively El vs Lorenzo de Zavala Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lively El
Irving · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
794 students
Lorenzo de Zavala Middle
Irving · Public middle · Grades 6–8
832 students
| Measure | Lively El Irving, Texas | Lorenzo de Zavala Middle Irving, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4203 of 4,686 | #1008 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #42505 of 50,301 | #9404 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 794 | 832 |
| Enrollment | 794 | 832 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 81.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 56% |
| city | Irving | Irving |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lorenzo de Zavala Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 23.7).
- •Lorenzo de Zavala Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 33%).
- •Lorenzo de Zavala Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 29%).
- •Lorenzo de Zavala Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.6% vs 83.4%).
- •Lorenzo de Zavala Middle does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.5).
- •Lorenzo de Zavala Middle is the larger school with 832 students compared with 794.
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 Lively El better than Lorenzo de Zavala Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lorenzo de Zavala Middle ranks higher (41.9 vs 23.7 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 Lively El and Lorenzo de Zavala Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Irving and Irving in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lively El: 794. Lorenzo de Zavala Middle: 832. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lively El and Lorenzo de Zavala Middle rank in Texas?
Lively El is 4203rd of 4,686 and Lorenzo de Zavala Middle is 1008th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).