Lorenzo de Zavala Middle vs Wills El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lorenzo de Zavala Middle
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 5–8
427 students
Wills El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
| Measure | Lorenzo de Zavala Middle Amarillo, Texas | Wills El Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #139 of 1,684 | #2179 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #1747 of 15,369 | #28129 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 427 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 427 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.4% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 58% |
| city | Amarillo | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lorenzo de Zavala Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 45.7).
- •Lorenzo de Zavala Middle does better on math proficiency (73% vs 58%).
- •Lorenzo de Zavala Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 48%).
- •Lorenzo de Zavala Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 92.6%).
- •Wills El does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.4).
- •Wills El is the larger school with 458 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 Lorenzo de Zavala Middle better than Wills El?
On the Success Index (US), Lorenzo de Zavala Middle ranks higher (78.4 vs 45.7 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 Lorenzo de Zavala Middle and Wills El?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lorenzo de Zavala Middle: 427. Wills El: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lorenzo de Zavala Middle and Wills El rank in Texas?
Lorenzo de Zavala Middle is 139th of 1,684 and Wills El is 2179th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).