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North Zulch Elementary/Secondary

Q: Is North Zulch Elementary/Secondary a good school?

North Zulch Elementary/Secondary ranks 1794 th of 4627 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

1794^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Alternative Schools

Better than 61% of Texas alternative schools

Summary

North Zulch Elementary/Secondary is a small, rural PK-12 school in North Zulch, TX, serving 333 students within the North Zulch Independent School District (Isd), where about 65% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch and the student-to-teacher ratio is a favorable 10:1.

This school stands out for its exceptional high school performance, consistently beating state averages on End-of-Course (EOC) exams—for example, 86% proficient in English I Reading versus 55% statewide, and 85% in U.S. History versus 70%. Middle school math is a major strength, especially in 7th grade, where proficiency rates have more than doubled the state average for three straight years (e.g., 69% vs. 29% in 2025-2026). The school also boasts a 0% dropout rate and a 92% graduation rate, reflecting a supportive environment that keeps students on track. However, elementary math is a persistent challenge, with 3rd and 4th grade scores lagging behind state averages (e.g., 30% proficient in 3rd grade math vs. 44% statewide). Reading scores in early grades are volatile, swinging widely from year to year, likely due to small class sizes where a few students can shift percentages dramatically. Social studies in 8th grade is another weak spot, with scores often below state levels, such as 29% proficient in 2025-2026 versus 32% statewide.

While the school’s small size allows for individualized attention and strong high school outcomes, it also creates performance swings that can make it hard to tell if a dip is a systemic issue or just a tough cohort. The elementary math gap is a key area for parents to watch, but the school’s ability to eventually get students on track by middle and high school is a clear positive. With no other schools within 20 miles, this is a tight-knit community school where resources are concentrated, and the upward trend in per-pupil spending (over $14,000) signals a commitment to improvement.

333

Students ?

10.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,073

Per pupil spending ?

65.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11390 Fifth St
North Zulch, TX 77872-0158

(936) 241-7100

District: North Zulch Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.3%

Hispanic:

19.2%

Two or more races:

5.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 89th percentile in 2023 → 88th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (61% vs 52% meeting standards)

✓92% graduate within 4 years

✓Above the Texas median (61st percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg61%

Texas avg52%

Elementary school

1,794^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 37 pts since 2016

From bottom 24% (2016) to top 39% (2026)

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★★★★★

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Middle school

577^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 25%▲ up 61 pts since 2016

From bottom 15% (2016) to top 25% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

240^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 60 pts since 2016

From bottom 28% (2016) to top 12% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Texas High Schools →

★★★★★

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Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.3	1794 of 4627	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.2	1427 of 4651	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.0	1553 of 4710	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.5	1058 of 4647	77.2%	★★★★☆
2022	70.0	1148 of 4581	74.9%	★★★★☆
2021	74.3	951 of 4578	79.2%	★★★★☆
2019	55.8	1724 of 4479	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	34.2	2926 of 4359	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	18.1	3870 of 4329	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	30.9	3248 of 4286	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	44.0	2647 of 4320	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	46.5	2559 of 4260	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	64.1	1489 of 4221	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	43.9	2659 of 4206	36.8%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	52.3	1938 of 4461	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.4	1306 of 4295	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.3	2285 of 4240	46.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.5	1785 of 4575	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	72.8	775 of 3744	79.3%	★★★★☆
2024	62.9	1426 of 4658	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	73.5	954 of 4588	79.2%	★★★★☆
2022	68.1	1165 of 4561	74.5%	★★★★☆
2021	76.6	801 of 4499	82.2%	★★★★☆
2019	54.2	1828 of 4348	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	31.0	3189 of 4306	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	68.7	848 of 3644	76.7%	★★★★☆
2019	53.2	1780 of 4188	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	32.0	3130 of 4168	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.7	1517 of 4520	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	80.1	363 of 3705	90.2%	★★★★★
2024	65.6	1163 of 4594	74.7%	★★★★☆
2023	81.4	419 of 4521	90.7%	★★★★★
2022	70.1	894 of 4477	80.0%	★★★★☆
2021	79.0	463 of 4451	89.6%	★★★★☆
2019	51.9	1925 of 4309	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	35.0	3039 of 4264	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.2	1758 of 4582	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.9	1291 of 3739	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.5	1908 of 4647	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.2	1515 of 4585	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.3	1363 of 4563	70.1%	★★★★☆
2021	62.7	1355 of 4498	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.8	1669 of 4357	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	39.9	2558 of 4319	40.8%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	83.0	372 of 4301	91.4%	★★★★★
2025	64.5	876 of 3549	75.3%	★★★★☆
2024	70.1	801 of 4292	81.3%	★★★★☆
2023	74.4	537 of 4086	86.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	30.9	2330 of 3006	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	50.1	1351 of 2612	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.7	2055 of 3108	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.2	1310 of 3106	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.7	1695 of 3082	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.9	1720 of 3082	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.8	1697 of 3142	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	24.4	2629 of 3127	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.0	577 of 2335	75.3%	★★★★☆
2025	71.4	500 of 2344	78.7%	★★★★☆
2024	76.1	402 of 2372	83.1%	★★★★☆
2023	76.6	386 of 2330	83.4%	★★★★☆
2022	66.7	555 of 2254	75.4%	★★★★☆
2021	73.1	441 of 2252	80.4%	★★★★☆
2019	66.6	556 of 2193	74.6%	★★★★☆
2018	48.7	984 of 2080	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	23.3	1668 of 2027	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	22.3	1697 of 1987	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	41.5	1304 of 2043	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	54.2	940 of 1987	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	48.6	1102 of 1973	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	24.5	1628 of 1951	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	55.0	976 of 1895	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	33.6	1450 of 1803	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	59.6	765 of 1763	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	63.7	611 of 1718	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.9	422 of 1684	74.9%	★★★★☆
2006	61.4	639 of 1585	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	76.2	266 of 1582	83.2%	★★★★☆
2004	53.2	824 of 1573	47.6%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	39.4	1295 of 2182	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	63.8	467 of 2118	78.0%	★★★★☆
2019	63.5	459 of 2058	77.7%	★★★★☆
2018	45.8	971 of 2008	51.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.2	569 of 2240	74.6%	★★★★☆
2025	80.7	212 of 1825	88.4%	★★★★☆
2024	69.8	479 of 2242	78.6%	★★★★☆
2023	82.9	257 of 2241	88.5%	★★★★☆
2022	70.5	470 of 2221	78.8%	★★★★☆
2021	66.3	570 of 2151	73.5%	★★★★☆
2019	68.9	494 of 2047	75.9%	★★★★☆
2018	43.6	1115 of 2008	44.5%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	89.2	111 of 2141	94.8%	★★★★★
2024	97.5	18 of 2119	99.2%	★★★★★
2023	77.2	286 of 2116	86.5%	★★★★☆
2019	34.0	1347 of 1935	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.1	1084 of 1895	42.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	80.0	222 of 2253	90.1%	★★★★★
2025	82.1	121 of 1820	93.4%	★★★★★
2024	77.4	258 of 2235	88.5%	★★★★☆
2023	85.9	142 of 2251	93.7%	★★★★★
2022	65.3	515 of 2220	76.8%	★★★★☆
2021	75.4	280 of 2172	87.1%	★★★★☆
2019	65.3	499 of 2073	75.9%	★★★★☆
2018	51.4	865 of 2039	57.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	64.6	601 of 2253	73.3%	★★★★☆
2025	57.5	641 of 1818	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.5	434 of 2246	80.7%	★★★★☆
2023	61.1	729 of 2245	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.7	744 of 2228	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	78.5	325 of 2168	85.0%	★★★★☆
2019	58.5	694 of 2069	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.7	846 of 2030	58.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	42.0	1067 of 1731	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	53.1	636 of 1439	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.2	907 of 1733	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	62.3	581 of 1749	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.0	691 of 1723	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.3	625 of 1700	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.0	725 of 1684	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	30.6	1278 of 1673	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	78.7	240 of 2009	88.1%	★★★★☆
2025	76.0	294 of 1974	85.1%	★★★★☆
2024	77.4	260 of 1990	86.9%	★★★★☆
2023	80.0	208 of 1961	89.4%	★★★★☆
2022	67.7	446 of 1876	76.2%	★★★★☆
2021	80.4	207 of 1861	88.9%	★★★★☆
2019	44.3	1008 of 1857	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	62.5	499 of 1797	72.2%	★★★★☆
2017	36.6	1093 of 1777	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	35.2	1270 of 1762	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	31.8	1334 of 1743	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	36.8	1225 of 1734	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	27.2	1330 of 1652	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	25.7	1337 of 1603	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	67.0	518 of 1672	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.1	742 of 1568	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	57.3	789 of 1539	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	59.0	721 of 1510	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	58.6	739 of 1497	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	58.0	712 of 1430	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	44.4	980 of 1429	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2004	66.5	470 of 1427	67.1%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	74.7	215 of 1837	88.3%	★★★★☆
2021	68.9	319 of 1829	82.6%	★★★★☆
2019	54.7	594 of 1810	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.4	907 of 1784	49.2%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	77.2	241 of 1936	87.6%	★★★★☆
2025	79.7	131 of 1504	91.3%	★★★★★
2024	74.5	260 of 1880	86.2%	★★★★☆
2023	76.6	250 of 1891	86.8%	★★★★☆
2022	63.5	516 of 1841	72.0%	★★★★☆
2021	67.6	463 of 1815	74.5%	★★★★☆
2019	45.5	1016 of 1798	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	65.8	476 of 1781	73.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	89.6	69 of 1820	96.2%	★★★★★
2019	74.5	259 of 1714	84.9%	★★★★☆
2018	76.0	240 of 1691	85.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	80.9	165 of 1937	91.5%	★★★★★
2025	84.1	97 of 1513	93.6%	★★★★★
2024	78.9	167 of 1884	91.1%	★★★★★
2023	77.7	203 of 1897	89.3%	★★★★☆
2022	72.7	253 of 1847	86.3%	★★★★☆
2021	81.6	127 of 1848	93.1%	★★★★★
2019	41.9	1040 of 1818	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.1	561 of 1794	68.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	76.1	283 of 1954	85.5%	★★★★☆
2025	81.7	122 of 1515	91.9%	★★★★★
2024	68.4	384 of 1891	79.7%	★★★★☆
2023	80.9	203 of 1913	89.4%	★★★★☆
2022	66.6	431 of 1853	76.7%	★★★★☆
2021	87.5	93 of 1840	94.9%	★★★★★
2019	40.5	1061 of 1824	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.1	737 of 1803	59.1%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	96.9	48 of 1581	97.0%	★★★★★
2025	92.3	46 of 1299	96.5%	★★★★★
2022	62.0	323 of 1418	77.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.4	356 of 1584	77.5%	★★★★☆
2025	70.1	238 of 1294	81.6%	★★★★☆
2024	61.7	458 of 1556	70.6%	★★★★☆
2023	73.0	267 of 1576	83.1%	★★★★☆
2022	45.0	827 of 1525	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	61.1	479 of 1510	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	21.2	1302 of 1526	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	41.3	963 of 1539	37.4%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Special Education (2026)91st percentile+30 vs school

Hispanic (2025)77th percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)66th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2026)62nd percentile~ school

Female (2026)61st percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)57th percentile-18 vs school

White (2026)22nd percentile-39 vs school

Middle school

Hispanic (2026)95th percentile+20 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)90th percentile+15 vs school

Female (2026)75th percentile~ school

Male (2026)73rd percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)41st percentile-35 vs school

White (2026)38th percentile-37 vs school

High school

Special Education (2026)97th percentile+9 vs school

Hispanic (2023)96th percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)91st percentile+3 vs school

At Risk (2022)88th percentile+12 vs school

Female (2026)88th percentile~ school

Male (2026)86th percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)78th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Biology89%+18 vs state

English I Reading86%+31 vs state

U.S. History85%+15 vs state

English II Reading73%+13 vs state

Reading65%+10 vs state

Algebra I65%+11 vs state

Mathematics48%+5 vs state

Social Studies29%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)						STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
North Zulch Elementary/Secondary	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	11390 Fifth St	North Zulch	77872	Madison County	North Zulch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 241-7100	333	33	10.0	65.2%	244 (73.3%)	7 (2.1%)	64 (19.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.1%)								(n/a)	64.7	88.9	86.4	72.7	85.0	44.4	80.0	72.2	60.7	72.4	61.9	29.6	80.0	41.7	21.4	69.0	61.9	28.6	$11,073

Frequently Asked Questions about North Zulch Elementary/Secondary

What is the racial makeup of North Zulch Elementary/Secondary?

Students at North Zulch Elementary/Secondary are 73% White, 19% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is North Zulch Elementary/Secondary in?

North Zulch Independent School District (Isd)

Is North Zulch Elementary/Secondary a good school?

North Zulch Elementary/Secondary ranks 1794^th of 4627 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Zulch Elementary/Secondary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 333 students attended North Zulch Elementary/Secondary.

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