O'Donnell Independent School District was a public school district based in O'Donnell, Texas. Located in Lynn County, portions of the district extend into Dawson and Terry counties. In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, O'donnell 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: O'Donnell School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Odonnell, TX, encompassing approximately 325.5 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest point being 18.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
O'donnell School's student population of 253 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
253 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Flying forever strong.....challenging minds and building futures.
School Rankings
O'donnell 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 School is 0.45, 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
#4645 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
67%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
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 ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. 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 O'donnell School's ranking?
O'donnell School is ranked #4645 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of O'donnell School?
The graduation rate of O'donnell School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend O'donnell School?
253 students attend O'donnell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of O'donnell School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O'donnell School?
O'donnell School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does O'donnell School offer ?
O'donnell School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is O'donnell School part of?
O'donnell School is part of O'donnell Independent School District.
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