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#8360 of 8,552 schools in TX

Burleson EL

Elementary School · Ector County ISD · Odessa, TX

An Ector County ISD elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 3912, Odessa, TX 79760

  • Math 22% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 18% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.1Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-21.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-36.3 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-19.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$10,723
Chronic Absenteeism29.7%

Students at Burleson EL score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency18%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 60 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 20% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
16%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
16%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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

82.4%

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 Burleson EL 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sam Houston ELEnrollment path unverified3.9K–50.7 mi412Compare →
Noel ELEnrollment path unverified4.43–51.2 mi490Compare →
Kiddie Kollege PreschoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.3 mi14Compare →
Gale Pond Alamo ELEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–51.4 mi324Compare →

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.

Ector County ISD

Schools in district
46
Rank in district
#39 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

Burleson EL is listed in ECTOR COUNTY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Burleson EL

Burleson EL is a public elementary school in Odessa, TX, part of Ector County ISD, serving approximately 381 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #8,360 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Burleson EL

What grades does Burleson EL serve?

Burleson EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Burleson EL?

Burleson EL has an enrollment of approximately 381 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Burleson EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Burleson EL is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Burleson EL rank in TX?

Burleson EL ranks #8,360 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Burleson EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Burleson EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Burleson EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Burleson EL has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Burleson EL a charter school?

No, Burleson EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Burleson EL a Title I school?

No, Burleson EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burleson EL?

82.4% of students at Burleson EL 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
381
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Ector County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.7%
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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