Summary:
The three public schools in zip code 79764 (Odessa, TX) serve 2,010 students from Pre-K through 12th grade, all part of the Ector County Independent School District (ISD), which holds a 2-star rating and ranks in the 33rd percentile statewide.
The standout school is Odessa Career and Technical Early College High School, which boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0.5% dropout rate, far exceeding district averages. It significantly outperforms the district in all core subjects—for example, 82.52% proficiency in Biology versus the district's 64.15%—and ranks in the 60th percentile (3-star). However, its ranking has declined from the 84th percentile in 2023-2024, a trend worth watching. Among elementary schools, Murry Fly Elementary (41st percentile, 2-star) consistently outperforms Noel Elementary (19th percentile, 1-star), despite both having nearly identical rates of economic disadvantage (86% and 87% free/reduced lunch). Murry Fly's 5th-grade Math proficiency (54.35%) even exceeded the state average (47.38%), while Noel Elementary scored below district and state averages in all subjects.
A key takeaway is that higher spending does not guarantee better results: Noel Elementary spends the most per student ($9,920) but has the lowest performance, while the high-performing Odessa CTE High School spends the least ($8,611). Additionally, both elementary schools show a critical need for support for English Language Learners, as Spanish-language STAAR test proficiency rates are dramatically lower than English-language rates—for instance, Murry Fly's 5th-grade Spanish Reading proficiency was just 6.45% versus 37.5% in English. The "early college" model at the high school appears highly effective for engagement and achievement, making it a strong option for families seeking a rigorous academic path.
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