Below Average
#7434 of 8,552 schools in TX
Alter Ed Ctr
High School · Ector County ISD · Odessa, TX
An Ector County ISD high school where students score 43 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 3912, Odessa, TX 79760
- Math 0% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 0% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Alter Ed Ctr score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2012–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 10% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Alter Ed Ctr sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,159/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ector Co Youth CtrEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–11 | 0.1 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Permian H SEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 4,126 | Compare → |
| George H W Bush New Tech OdessaEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Odessa Career and Technical Early College H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 395 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ector County ISD
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #26 of 43
- District spending per student
- $10,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alter Ed Ctr is listed in ECTOR COUNTY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alter Ed Ctr
Alter Ed Ctr is a public high school in Odessa, TX, part of Ector County ISD, serving approximately 100 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,434 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alter Ed Ctr
What grades does Alter Ed Ctr serve?
Alter Ed Ctr serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Alter Ed Ctr?
Alter Ed Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 100 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alter Ed Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Alter Ed Ctr is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alter Ed Ctr rank in TX?
Alter Ed Ctr ranks #7,434 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Alter Ed Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Alter Ed Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alter Ed Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alter Ed Ctr has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Alter Ed Ctr a charter school?
No, Alter Ed Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alter Ed Ctr a Title I school?
No, Alter Ed Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alter Ed Ctr?
73.0% of students at Alter Ed Ctr qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 100
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ector County
- Phone
- (432) 456-0049
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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