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O'donnell Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 253 students in O'donnell Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in O'donnell Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,244 Schools
# Students
253 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
O'donnell Independent School District, which is ranked #708 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#720 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
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%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)4.1%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
67%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
13%
Showing 2005–2022. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
32%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,542 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,676 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$25,542
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,676
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best O'donnell Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
O'donnell School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Small St
Odonnell, TX 79351
(806) 428-3241
Odonnell, TX 79351
(806) 428-3241
Gr: PK-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to O'donnell Independent School District?
O'donnell Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 253 students.
What is the rank of O'donnell Independent School District?
O'donnell Independent School District is ranked #708 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in O'donnell Independent School District?
67% of O'donnell Independent School District 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 Independent School District?
O'donnell Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is O'donnell Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,676 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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