Serving 715 students in grades Kindergarten-5, El Magnet At Blackshear 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 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: El Magnet at Blackshear serves the eastern part of Odessa, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest points located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Magnet At Blackshear's student population of 715 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
715 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
El Magnet At Blackshear 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 El Magnet At Blackshear is 0.25, 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
#6746 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
86%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Magnet At Blackshear's ranking?
El Magnet At Blackshear is ranked #6746 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are El Magnet At Blackshear often compared to?
El Magnet At Blackshearis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Science Academy - Odessa by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend El Magnet At Blackshear?
715 students attend El Magnet At Blackshear.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of El Magnet At Blackshear students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Magnet At Blackshear?
El Magnet At Blackshear has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does El Magnet At Blackshear offer ?
El Magnet At Blackshear offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is El Magnet At Blackshear part of?
El Magnet At Blackshear is part of Ector County Independent School District.
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