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THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL

THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL is a public elementary school in MCALLEN ISD (HIDALGO County), Texas. It serves 74 students in special education of 470 total students. It holds a TEA accountability rating of A and an overall SPED support score of 40.3.

  • School District: MCALLEN ISD
  • County: HIDALGO
  • Grade Type: Elementary
  • Grade Span: PK - 05
  • Campus Type: Traditional Public School
  • Ranking Status: Ranked
  • Charter School: No
  • Median Household Income: in ZIP code 78501 is $49,451
  • TEA Accountability Overview →
Street view of THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL in MCALLEN, TX
40.3/100
Overall SPED Support Score
96.9%
SPED Support Percentile
A
General Accountability Rating

SPED Sub-Scores

24.6/100
Academic Performance
62.8/100
Academic Growth
10.3/100
Inclusion & Placement
48.3/100
Staffing Support
89.4/100
Discipline Climate
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Graduation & Dropout

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General Information on Students and Teachers 2019 2022 2025
Total number of students 470
Number of students in Special Education 74
Percentage of students in Special Education 15.7%
Total Students with Disabilities 80
Students with Autism 3
Students with Behavioral Disabilities 9
Students with Intellectual Disability 44
Students with Non-Categorical Early Childhood 2
Students with Physical Disabilities 22
Total Count of Teachers 55.7
Count of Special Education Teachers (Full Time Equivalent) 3.2
Percentage of Special Ed Teachers 9.7%
Ratio of Special Education Students to Special Education Teachers 23.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Does THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL offer strong special education support?
THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL has an Overall SPED Support Score of 40.3, placing it in the 96.9 percentile of ranked Texas public schools, which reflects strong special education support. The school serves 74 students in special education with 3.2 special education teachers.
What grades does THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL serve?
THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL serves grades PK - 05, classified as elementary in MCALLEN ISD.
Is THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL a charter school?
No. THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL is a traditional public school in MCALLEN ISD.
How does THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL compare to other Texas schools for special education?
You can compare THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL side-by-side with up to four other Texas schools across STAAR results, special education metrics, discipline, and graduation data on the school comparison page at https://learningdifferences.info/compare/.
What is THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL's TEA accountability rating?
THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL has a Texas Education Agency accountability rating of A for the 2025 reporting year.

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