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Austin Montessori Magnet

Elementary School · Ector County ISD · Odessa, TX

An Ector County ISD elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 3912, Odessa, TX 79760

  • Math 28% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.3 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-12.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$10,723
Chronic Absenteeism6.7%

Students at Austin Montessori Magnet score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Austin Montessori Magnet 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 72Very Walkable
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,159/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Odessa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Kiddie Kollege PreschoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.7 mi14Compare →
Lamar Early Ee-kgEnrollment path unverified3.0PK0.8 mi436Compare →
St Marys Central Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition4.7privatePK–80.8 mi193Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Ector County ISD

Schools in district
46
Rank in district
#15 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

Austin Montessori Magnet is listed in ECTOR COUNTY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Austin Montessori Magnet

Austin Montessori Magnet is a public elementary school in Odessa, TX, part of Ector County ISD, serving approximately 553 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,105 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Austin Montessori Magnet

What grades does Austin Montessori Magnet serve?

Austin Montessori Magnet serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Austin Montessori Magnet?

Austin Montessori Magnet has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Montessori Magnet?

The student-teacher ratio at Austin Montessori Magnet is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Austin Montessori Magnet rank in TX?

Austin Montessori Magnet ranks #6,105 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Austin Montessori Magnet's MySchoolScout rating?

Austin Montessori Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Austin Montessori Magnet?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Austin Montessori Magnet has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Austin Montessori Magnet a charter school?

No, Austin Montessori Magnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Austin Montessori Magnet a Title I school?

No, Austin Montessori Magnet is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Austin Montessori Magnet?

54.1% of students at Austin Montessori Magnet 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
553
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Ector County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.7%
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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