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EL Magnet at Zavala
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 26% proficient (2017)
- Reading 22% proficient (2017)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at EL Magnet at Zavala score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 26 points since 2014, to 24% in 2017, across a 9-year record (2009–2017).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where EL Magnet at Zavala 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dual Language MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 590 | Compare → |
| Austin Montessori MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Reg Day School for DeafEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 1.4 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| EL Magnet at Reagan ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 662 | 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
- #43 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 Zavala is listed in ECTOR COUNTY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About EL Magnet at Zavala
EL Magnet at Zavala is a public elementary school in Odessa, TX, part of Ector County ISD, serving approximately 436 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.8 out of 10 and ranks #8,545 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about EL Magnet at Zavala
What grades does EL Magnet at Zavala serve?
EL Magnet at Zavala serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend EL Magnet at Zavala?
EL Magnet at Zavala has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Magnet at Zavala?
The student-teacher ratio at EL Magnet at Zavala 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 EL Magnet at Zavala rank in TX?
EL Magnet at Zavala ranks #8,545 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is EL Magnet at Zavala's MySchoolScout rating?
EL Magnet at Zavala has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.8 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 EL Magnet at Zavala?
Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Magnet at Zavala has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is EL Magnet at Zavala a charter school?
No, EL Magnet at Zavala is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is EL Magnet at Zavala a Title I school?
No, EL Magnet at Zavala is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Magnet at Zavala?
89.7% of students at EL Magnet at Zavala 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ector County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.2%
- Phone
- (432) 456-1239
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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