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#7206 of 8,552 schools in TX

Goliad EL

Elementary School · Ector County ISD · Odessa, TX

An Ector County ISD elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 3912, Odessa, TX 79760

  • Math 21% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 25% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-22.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-29.3 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-14.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$10,723
Chronic Absenteeism35.4%

Students at Goliad EL score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency21%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency25%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 52 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 23% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
20%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (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

86.7%

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 Goliad 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 46Car-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
Ross ELEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–50.5 mi422Compare →
Ireland ELEnrollment path unverified4.3K–51.1 mi424Compare →
Sam Houston ELEnrollment path unverified3.9K–51.2 mi412Compare →
Burleson ELEnrollment path unverified2.8K–51.4 mi381Compare →

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
#21 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

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

About Goliad EL

Goliad EL is a public elementary school in Odessa, TX, part of Ector County ISD, serving approximately 616 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #7,206 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Goliad EL

What grades does Goliad EL serve?

Goliad EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Goliad EL?

Goliad EL has an enrollment of approximately 616 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Goliad EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Goliad EL is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Goliad EL rank in TX?

Goliad EL ranks #7,206 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Goliad EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Goliad EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Goliad EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Goliad EL has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Goliad EL a charter school?

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

Is Goliad EL a Title I school?

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

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

86.7% of students at Goliad 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
616
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Ector County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.4%
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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