Serving 1,091 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Murry Fly Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,091 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Murry Fly Elementary serves the northwest part of Odessa, TX, covering an extensive attendance zone of approximately 506.8 square miles. Parents can expect typical travel times of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 22.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Murry Fly Elementary School's student population of 1,091 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,091 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Murry Fly Elementary 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 Murry Fly Elementary School is 0.11, 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
#5107 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
94%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Murry Fly Elementary School's ranking?
Murry Fly Elementary School is ranked #5107 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Murry Fly Elementary School?
1,091 students attend Murry Fly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Murry Fly Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Murry Fly Elementary School?
Murry Fly Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Murry Fly Elementary School offer ?
Murry Fly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Murry Fly Elementary School part of?
Murry Fly Elementary School is part of Ector County Independent School District.
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