Serving 835 students in grades 6-8, Bonham Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 835 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bonham Middle serves the east part of Odessa, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 5.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bonham Middle School's student population of 835 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
835 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Bonham Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonham Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6739 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Hispanic
83%
54%
Black
5%
13%
White
10%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal Blue and Black
School Mascot
Owl
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonham Middle School's ranking?
Bonham Middle School is ranked #6739 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bonham Middle School often compared to?
Bonham Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nimitz Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bonham Middle School?
835 students attend Bonham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bonham Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bonham Middle School?
Bonham Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bonham Middle School offer ?
Bonham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bonham Middle School part of?
Bonham Middle School is part of Ector County Independent School District.
School Reviews
Review Bonham Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
When Your Child Gets a Teacher You Didn't Request
Learn what parents can do when a child is assigned to an unexpected teacher, including when to wait, communicate, document concerns, request support, and seek reassignment appropriately.
Before Accepting a Public School Seat: 15 Checks
Before accepting a public school seat, parents should verify enrollment terms, transportation, staffing, academics, safety, support services, schedules, attendance rules, extracurriculars, costs, and long-term placement details carefully.
Will This Public School Offer the Same Programs Next Year?
Learn how parents can determine whether public school programs will continue next year by checking budgets, enrollment, staffing, board documents, grants, course schedules, and district priorities before enrolling.
