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Ector County Independent School District

802 N Sam Houston
Odessa, TX 79760
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 36 public elementary schools serving 23,232 students in Ector County Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, 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 37% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% 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
6,902 Schools
# Students
33,426 Students
3,737,053 Students
# Teachers
1,785 Teachers
255,471 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.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#954 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35%
44%
36%
51%
31%
46%
82%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (TX)
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 Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Magnet At Reagan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2321 E 21st St
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
1101 E Monahans St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1129
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
801 E 23rd St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1019
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
San Jacinto Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 W 19th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1219
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Blanton Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4101 Lynbrook Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1259
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Cameron Dual Language Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2401 W 8th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1059
Gr: PK-6 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Nimitz Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4900 Maple Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0469
Gr: 6-8 | 1,312 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Austin Montessori Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 N Lee Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1029
Gr: PK-6 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
El Magnet At Milam Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
815 S Dixie Blvd
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1169
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Lee Buice Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 E 87th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1339
Gr: K-5 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Barbara Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9400 Rainbow Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1299
Gr: K-5 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
Burnet Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 Permian Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1049
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1313.
Murry Fly Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11688 Westview
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1269
Gr: PK-5 | 1,089 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 N Everglade Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1199
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Wilson & Young Medal Of Honor Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 E 38th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0459
Gr: 6-8 | 1,193 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1616.
Ector College Prep Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
809 W Clements St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0479
Gr: 6-8 | 1,369 student Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Dowling Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1510 E 17th
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1079
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Ireland Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 Dawn Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1149
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1919.
Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Disney St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1119
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2020.
L B Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6401 Amber Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1289
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2121.
Crockett Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 Conover St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0449
Gr: 6-8 | 1,019 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2222.
Bonham Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 E 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0429
Gr: 6-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2323.
El Magnet At Blackshear
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 S Dixie Blvd
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1279
Gr: K-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Noel Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Newcomb Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1249
Gr: 3-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2525.
G E 'buddy' West Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2225 W Sycamore Dr
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1329
Gr: K-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2626.
Goliad Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 E 52nd St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1109
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2727.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E 37th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1139
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2828.
Pease Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 W 22nd St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1179
Gr: PK-2 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2929.
Bowie Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0439
Gr: 6-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3030.
El Magnet At Travis
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 S Lee
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1229
Gr: 3-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3131.
Edward K Downing Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1480 N Knox Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-5939
Gr: K-5 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3232.
El Magnet At Zavala
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Clifford St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1239
Gr: PK-2 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3333.
Lauro Cavazos Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9301 W 16th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1309
Gr: PK-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3434.
Burleson Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 Golder Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1039
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3535.
Alter Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1299 A Yukon
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 46 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 33,426 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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