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Ector County Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 46 public schools serving 33,426 students in Ector County Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Ector County Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
46 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
33,426 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
1,785 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Ector County Independent School District, which is ranked #1000 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1012 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Graduation Rate
82%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.64
# American Indian Students
62 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
305 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
26,831 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
80%
53%
# Black Students
1,154 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
4,480 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
13%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
104 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
490 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,959
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
2,447
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,438
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,531
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,567
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,592
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,478
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,379
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,215
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,363
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,883
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,454
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,249
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,871
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,544 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,713 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$419 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$358 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,544
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,713
$14,116
Best Ector County Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
El Magnet At Reagan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2321 E 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1189
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1189
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #22.
El Magnet At Hays
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1101 E Monahans St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1129
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1129
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #33.
Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 E 23rd St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1019
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1019
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #44.
Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 N Sam Houston
Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 456-6429
Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 456-6429
Grades: 9-12
| 460 students
Rank: #55.
George H W Bush New Tech Odessa
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 E 29th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-6989
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-6989
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
Rank: #66.
Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2001 W University Blvd
Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 456-6400
Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 456-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 395 students
Rank: #77.
San Jacinto Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 W 19th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1219
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1219
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #88.
Ector Co Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 Yukon Rd
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Grades: 8-11
| 15 students
Rank: #99.
Cameron Dual Language Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2401 W 8th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1059
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1059
Grades: PK-6
| 590 students
Rank: #1010.
Blanton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4101 Lynbrook Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1259
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1259
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #1111.
Lee Buice Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 E 87th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1339
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1339
Grades: K-5
| 821 students
Rank: #1212.
Nimitz Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4900 Maple Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0469
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0469
Grades: 6-8
| 1,312 students
Rank: #1313.
Barbara Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9400 Rainbow Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1299
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1299
Grades: K-5
| 886 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
El Magnet At Milam Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 S Dixie Blvd
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1169
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1169
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Ireland Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Dawn Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1149
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1149
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #1616.
Austin Montessori Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 N Lee Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1029
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1029
Grades: PK-6
| 553 students
Rank: #1717.
Burnet Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Permian Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1049
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1049
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #1818.
Murry Fly Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11688 Westview
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1269
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1269
Grades: PK-5
| 1,089 students
Rank: #1919.
Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Disney St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1119
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1119
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #2020.
Ector College Prep Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
809 W Clements St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0479
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0479
Grades: 6-8
| 1,369 students
Rank: #2121.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4600 N Everglade Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1199
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1199
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #2222.
Wilson & Young Medal Of Honor Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 E 38th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0459
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0459
Grades: 6-8
| 1,193 students
Rank: #2323.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 E 37th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1139
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1139
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #2424.
Dowling Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1510 E 17th
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1079
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1079
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
Rank: #2525.
Crockett Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Conover St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0449
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0449
Grades: 6-8
| 1,019 students
Rank: #2626.
L B Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Amber Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1289
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1289
Grades: K-5
| 510 students
Rank: #2727.
El Magnet At Blackshear
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Dixie Blvd
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1279
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1279
Grades: K-5
| 693 students
Rank: #2828.
Pease Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 W 22nd St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1179
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1179
Grades: PK-2
| 579 students
Rank: #2929.
Bowie Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0439
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0439
Grades: 6-8
| 872 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Bonham Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 E 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0429
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0429
Grades: 6-8
| 870 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Noel Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Newcomb Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1249
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1249
Grades: 3-5
| 490 students
Rank: #3232.
Goliad Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 E 52nd St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1109
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1109
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #3333.
Edward K Downing Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1480 N Knox Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-5939
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-5939
Grades: K-5
| 807 students
Rank: #3434.
G E 'buddy' West Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2225 W Sycamore Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1329
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1329
Grades: K-5
| 683 students
Rank: #3535.
El Magnet At Travis
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 S Lee
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1229
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1229
Grades: 3-5
| 292 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ector County Independent School District?
Ector County Independent School District manages 46 public schools serving 33,426 students.
What is the rank of Ector County Independent School District?
Ector County Independent School District is ranked #1000 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ector County Independent School District?
80% of Ector County Independent School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ector County Independent School District?
Ector County Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Ector County Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,713 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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