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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 2024-25 school year, there are 36 public elementary schools serving 23,176 students in Ector County Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Ector County Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
46 Schools
6,881 Schools
# Students
33,340 Students
3,731,556 Students
# Teachers
1,833 Teachers
252,905 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Ector County Independent School District, which is ranked #1001 of all 1,201 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
0.35
0.64
# American Indian Students
69 Students
12,073 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
289 Students
193,447 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
26,469 Students
1,982,711 Students
% Hispanic Students
79%
53%
# Black Students
1,189 Students
471,415 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
4,745 Students
946,823 Students
% White Students
14%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
102 Students
5,857 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
477 Students
119,230 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,943
217,463
# Students in K Grade:
2,315
351,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,469
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,519
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,556
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,551
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,508
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,180
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,357
338,854
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,571
349,707
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,825
30,753
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,552
25,766
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,084
21,243
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,910
19,115
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,577 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,741 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$419 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$358 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,577
$13,417
Spending / Student
$10,741
$14,148
Best Ector County Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
El Magnet At Reagan Elementary 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
| 625 students
Rank: #22.
El Magnet At Hays
(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
| 460 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
| 317 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 396 students
Rank: #55.
Cameron Dual Language Magnet
(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
| 613 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 502 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 843 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 1,303 students
Rank: #99.
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
| 854 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
El Magnet At Milam Elementary 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
| 642 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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
| 446 students
Rank: #1212.
Austin Montessori Magnet
(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
| 537 students
Rank: #1313.
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
| 389 students
Rank: #1414.
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
| 998 students
Rank: #1515.
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
| 497 students
Rank: #1616.
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
| 1,384 students
Rank: #1717.
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
| 408 students
Rank: #1818.
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
| 1,245 students
Rank: #1919.
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
| 392 students
Rank: #2020.
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
| 440 students
Rank: #2121.
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
| 1,036 students
Rank: #2222.
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
| 517 students
Rank: #2323.
El Magnet At Blackshear
(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
| 672 students
Rank: #2424.
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
| 589 students
Rank: #2525.
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
| 914 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
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
| 867 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
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
| 451 students
Rank: #2828.
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
| 606 students
Rank: #2929.
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
| 817 students
Rank: #3030.
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
| 680 students
Rank: #3131.
El Magnet At Travis
(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
| 300 students
Rank: #3232.
El Magnet At Zavala
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Clifford St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1239
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1239
Grades: PK-2
| 448 students
Rank: #3333.
Burleson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Golder Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1039
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1039
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #3434.
Lauro Cavazos Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9301 W 16th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1309
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1309
Grades: K-5
| 680 students
Rank: #3535.
alter Educational center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1299 A Yukon
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Grades: 6-12
| 129 students
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