Odem-Edroy Independent School District

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Odem, TX 78370
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Top Rankings

Odem-Edroy Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 913 students in Odem-Edroy Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Odem-Edroy Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
913 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Odem-Edroy Independent School District, which is ranked #843 of all 1,196 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#862 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
33%
44%
44%
51%
40-44%
46%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
83%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
16%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,428 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,147 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,428
$13,387
Spending / Student
$19,147
$14,116

Best Odem-Edroy Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odem High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
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Odem, TX 78370
(361) 368-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Odem Intermediate School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
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Odem, TX 78370
(361) 368-8121
Gr: 3-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Odem J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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Odem, TX 78370
(361) 368-8121
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
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Odem, TX 78370
(361) 368-8121
Gr: PK-2 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Odem-Edroy Independent School District?
Odem-Edroy Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 913 students.
What is the rank of Odem-Edroy Independent School District?
Odem-Edroy Independent School District is ranked #843 out of 1,196 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Odem-Edroy Independent School District?
83% of Odem-Edroy Independent School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Odem-Edroy Independent School District?
Odem-Edroy Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Odem-Edroy Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,147 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 913 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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