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#1352 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 16% in state

EL Magnet at Reagan EL

Elementary School · Ector County ISD · Odessa, TX

An Ector County ISD elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 3912, Odessa, TX 79760

  • Math 80% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 92% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency80% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+36.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+37.7 pts
Overall Proficiency86% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+28.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.4:1
District spending per student$10,723
Chronic Absenteeism4.1%

Students at EL Magnet at Reagan EL score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency80%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency92%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 86% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2011
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2015
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2016
Math
100%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
91%
ELA
88%
2018
Math
90%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
90%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
76%
ELA
78%
2021*
Math
76%
ELA
78%
2022
Math
74%
ELA
87%
2024
Math
80%
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 93% (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

37%

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 EL Magnet at Reagan 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat 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
Montessori Mastery School of OdessaPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–120.3 mi113Compare →
Harmony Science Academy - OdessaCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–80.4 mi540Compare →
Odessa Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–80.4 mi108Compare →
Gonzales ELEnrollment path unverified2.9PK–50.7 mi477Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

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
#3 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

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

About EL Magnet at Reagan EL

EL Magnet at Reagan EL is a public elementary school in Odessa, TX, part of Ector County ISD, serving approximately 662 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,352 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about EL Magnet at Reagan EL

What grades does EL Magnet at Reagan EL serve?

EL Magnet at Reagan EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend EL Magnet at Reagan EL?

EL Magnet at Reagan EL has an enrollment of approximately 662 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Magnet at Reagan EL?

The student-teacher ratio at EL Magnet at Reagan EL is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does EL Magnet at Reagan EL rank in TX?

EL Magnet at Reagan EL ranks #1,352 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is EL Magnet at Reagan EL's MySchoolScout rating?

EL Magnet at Reagan EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 EL Magnet at Reagan EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Magnet at Reagan EL has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is EL Magnet at Reagan EL a charter school?

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

Is EL Magnet at Reagan EL a Title I school?

No, EL Magnet at Reagan EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Magnet at Reagan EL?

37.0% of students at EL Magnet at Reagan 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
662
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Ector County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.1%
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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