West Early Childhood Center (Closed 2012)

2101 West Missouri Ave
Midland, TX 79701
West Early Childhood Center serves 292 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
292 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
76%
54%
Black
8%
13%
White
16%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend West Early Childhood Center?
292 students attend West Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of West Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Early Childhood Center?
West Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Early Childhood Center offer ?
West Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is West Early Childhood Center part of?
West Early Childhood Center is part of Midland Independent School District.

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