Best Schools in 79761, TX
79761, TX has 31 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 18 elementary) serving 21,827 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 79761 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 79761, TX
The top high schools in 79761, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S
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Ector County Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 429 Students
2. Odessa Career And Technical Early College H S
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Ector County Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 358 Students
3. Permian H S
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Ector County Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3978 Students
4. Odessa H S
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Ector County Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3874 Students
5. Premier H S Odessa
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Premier High Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 89 Students
Best Middle Schools in 79761, TX
The top middle schools in 79761, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nimitz Middle
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Ector County Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1303 Students
2. Bowie Middle
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Ector County Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 914 Students
3. Ector College Prep Success Academy
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Ector County Isd • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 1384 Students
4. Bonham Middle
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Ector County Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 867 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 79761, TX
The top elementary schools in 79761, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. El Magnet At Reagan El
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Ector County Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
2. El Magnet At Hays
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Ector County Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
3. Gale Pond Alamo El
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Ector County Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students
4. El Magnet At Milam El
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Ector County Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 642 Students
5. Blanton El
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Ector County Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
6. San Jacinto El
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Ector County Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students
7. Austin Montessori Magnet
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Ector County Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 537 Students
8. El Magnet At Blackshear
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Ector County Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 672 Students
9. Sam Houston El
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Ector County Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students
10. El Magnet At Zavala
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Ector County Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 79761, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
79761, TX has a total population of 30,171 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 79761, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 79761, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 79761, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 79761, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 79761, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 79761, TX
How many schools are in 79761, TX?
79761, TX has 31 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 21,827 students in total.
How do schools in 79761 perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in 79761 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 79761 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 79761?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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