Join the fight to save A-rated De Zavala Elementary
Out of 80 elementary schools in Fort Worth ISD, De Zavala is one of only four to earn an A rating — yet district leaders are seeking to close it. Stand with our families to protect access to high-quality education in Fort Worth.
Don’t let FWISD fail us.
At a state level, Only 27% of all Texas schools receive an A-rating and, among them, the average percentage of economically disadvantaged students is just 43%.
De Zavala Elementary stands out because it defies the odds—nearly 80% of its students are economically disadvantaged, yet they are excelling at the highest levels. De Zavala is 1 of only 10 total schools in FWISD achieving an A-rating.
De Zavala Elementary is where the American Dream begins.
Every recommendation in the Facilities Master Plan for the Paschal Pyramid proposes closing De Zavala. But in a district that urgently needs the kind of outcomes De Zavala is delivering, why would we shut it down? Why would we take away one of our strongest schools and offer some of our top-performing students fewer—and worse—options?
The fact that Fort Worth ISD recently closed a 5 consecutive year F-rated school and is now seeking to close a 3 consecutive year A-rated school just doesn’t make sense. More critically, the plan to close a high-performing school in a low-performing district sends a devastating message to our community: that excellence among Latino, Black, immigrant, and low-income students is not worth protecting. The families of Fort Worth deserve better.
Will you join our fight to protect access to high-quality education for all?
Misguided facility plans impact our children and our city.
We need your help.
Parents and caregivers
Your voice can save our school. Help us show Fort Worth ISD that our children’s success stories deserve to grow, not be erased.
Neighbors and residents
Strong schools build strong and valuable neighborhoods. Join us in protecting De Zavala — a cornerstone of the Fairmount community.
Near Southside business owners
Strong schools bring families to our neighborhoods and help build communities that shop local. Keep Near Southside growing and thriving.
Texas educators and advocates
De Zavala represents what’s possible in public education. Join fellow Texas educators and leaders defending the American Dream.
Important events
Please join us at the Fort Worth ISD board meeting when the vote will take place Tuesday, May 20th at 5:30pm at 7060 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76116.