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#7906 of 8,552 schools in TX

Permian H S

High School · Ector County ISD · Odessa, TX

An Ector County ISD high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 3912, Odessa, TX 79760

  • Math 17% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-26.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.3 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-19.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness5.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation15%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.8Needs 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 Absenteeism40.4%

Students at Permian H S score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.8%

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 Permian H S 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat 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

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
15% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·55 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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–121.5 mi113Compare →
George H W Bush New Tech OdessaEnrollment path unverified8.69–121.7 mi448Compare →
Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H SEnrollment path unverified8.09–121.9 mi460Compare →
Odessa Career and Technical Early College H SEnrollment path unverified7.59–122.0 mi395Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
#31 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

Permian H S is listed in ECTOR COUNTY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Permian H S

Permian H S is a public high school in Odessa, TX, part of Ector County ISD, serving approximately 4,126 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,906 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Permian H S

What grades does Permian H S serve?

Permian H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Permian H S?

Permian H S has an enrollment of approximately 4,126 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Permian H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Permian H S 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 Permian H S rank in TX?

Permian H S ranks #7,906 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Permian H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Permian H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Permian H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Permian H S has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Permian H S a charter school?

No, Permian H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Permian H S a Title I school?

No, Permian H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Permian H S?

60.8% of students at Permian H S 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
4,126
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
215
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Ector County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.4%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
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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