Serving 1,214 students in grades 7-8, O'donnell 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 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,214 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: O'Donnell Middle serves the northeast part of Houston, TX, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 11.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
O'donnell Middle School's student population of 1,214 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,214 students
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
O'donnell 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 O'donnell Middle School is 0.65, which is more 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
#4958 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
6%
Hispanic
45%
54%
Black
37%
13%
White
5%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mighty Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O'donnell Middle School's ranking?
O'donnell Middle School is ranked #4958 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are O'donnell Middle School often compared to?
O'donnell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albright Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend O'donnell Middle School?
1,214 students attend O'donnell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of O'donnell Middle School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O'donnell Middle School?
O'donnell Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does O'donnell Middle School offer ?
O'donnell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is O'donnell Middle School part of?
O'donnell Middle School is part of Alief Independent School District.
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