Serving 837 students in grades 6-8, Odom Middle School ranks in the top 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 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher 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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 837 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: ODOM MIDDLE serves the northern part of Beaumont, TX, covering an area of approximately 6.1 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a short drive to the school, averaging 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Odom Middle School's student population of 837 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
837 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Odom Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Odom Middle School is 0.58, 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
#3768 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
33%
54%
Black
56%
13%
White
6%
24%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Odom Middle School's ranking?
Odom Middle School is ranked #3768 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Odom Middle School often compared to?
Odom Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marshall Middle School, Ehrhart School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Odom Middle School?
837 students attend Odom Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Odom Middle School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Odom Middle School?
Odom Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Odom Middle School offer ?
Odom Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Odom Middle School part of?
Odom Middle School is part of Beaumont Independent School District.
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