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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 3/10, 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 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ector County Independent School District, which is ranked #954 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#954 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
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
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
80%
53%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
13%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Magnet At Reagan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2321 E 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1189
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1189
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
El Magnet At Hays
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
802 N Sam Houston
Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 456-6429
Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 456-6429
Gr: 9-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Odessa Career And Technical Early College High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2001 W University Blvd
Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 456-6400
Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 456-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
George H W Bush New Tech Odessa
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 E 29th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-6989
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-6989
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
San Jacinto Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 W 19th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1219
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1219
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Blanton Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4101 Lynbrook Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1259
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1259
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Ector Co Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 Yukon Rd
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Gr: 8-11 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Cameron Dual Language Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2401 W 8th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1059
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1059
Gr: PK-6 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Nimitz Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4900 Maple Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0469
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0469
Gr: 6-8 | 1,312 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1212.
Austin Montessori Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 N Lee Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1029
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1029
Gr: PK-6 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
El Magnet At Milam Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 S Dixie Blvd
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1169
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1169
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Lee Buice Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 E 87th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1339
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1339
Gr: K-5 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1515.
Barbara Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9400 Rainbow Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1299
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1299
Gr: K-5 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1616.
Burnet Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Permian Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1049
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1049
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
Murry Fly Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11688 Westview
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1269
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1269
Gr: PK-5 | 1,089 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4600 N Everglade Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1199
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1199
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Wilson & Young Medal Of Honor Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 E 38th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0459
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0459
Gr: 6-8 | 1,193 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2020.
Ector College Prep Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
809 W Clements St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0479
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0479
Gr: 6-8 | 1,369 student Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
Dowling Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1510 E 17th
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1079
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1079
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2222.
Ireland Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Dawn Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1149
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1149
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2323.
Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Disney St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1119
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1119
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2424.
L B Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Amber Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1289
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1289
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2525.
Crockett Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Conover St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0449
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0449
Gr: 6-8 | 1,019 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2626.
Bonham Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 E 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0429
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0429
Gr: 6-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2727.
El Magnet At Blackshear
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Dixie Blvd
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1279
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1279
Gr: K-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2828.
Noel Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Newcomb Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1249
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1249
Gr: 3-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2929.
G E 'buddy' West Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2225 W Sycamore Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1329
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1329
Gr: K-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3030.
Goliad Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 E 52nd St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1109
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1109
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3131.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 26% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3232.
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
Gr: PK-2 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3333.
Bowie Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0439
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0439
Gr: 6-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3434.
El Magnet At Travis
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 S Lee
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1229
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1229
Gr: 3-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3535.
Edward K Downing Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1480 N Knox Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-5939
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-5939
Gr: K-5 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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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 #954 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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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