- THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL reported a higher students per counselor than ALVAREZ EL (176.5:1 vs. 150:1).
- ALVAREZ EL reported a higher chronically absent students than THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL (80 vs. 62).
- THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL reported a higher gifted & talented than ALVAREZ EL (20 vs. 12).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
ALVAREZ EL reported a higher chronically absent students than THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL (80 vs. 62).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL reported a higher gifted & talented than ALVAREZ EL (20 vs. 12).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
ALVAREZ EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL (6 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL reported a higher students per counselor than ALVAREZ EL (176.5:1 vs. 150:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
9 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
ALVAREZ EL
$13,409.43
THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL
$13,409.43
Local revenue share
ALVAREZ EL
35.6%
THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL
35.6%
State revenue share
ALVAREZ EL
39.3%
THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL
39.3%
Federal revenue share
ALVAREZ EL
25%
THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL
25%
District chronic absenteeism rate
ALVAREZ EL
25.4%
THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL
25.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Hidalgo County
$52,281
Hidalgo County
$52,281
Poverty rate
Hidalgo County
27.2%
Hidalgo County
27.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Hidalgo County
20.3%
Hidalgo County
20.3%
Unemployment rate
Hidalgo County
6%
Hidalgo County
6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.