For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 6,798 students in 79760, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79760, TX are Ector Co Youth Center, Nimitz Middle School and Wilson & Young Medal Of Honor Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 79760 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79760, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79760, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ector Co Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 Yukon Rd
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Gr: 7-11 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Nimitz Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4900 Maple Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0469
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0469
Gr: 6-8 | 1,310 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Wilson & Young Medal Of Honor Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 E 38th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0459
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0459
Gr: 6-8 | 1,227 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Ector College Prep Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
809 W Clements St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0479
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0479
Gr: 6-8 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Crockett Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Conover St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0449
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0449
Gr: 6-8 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Bonham Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 E 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0429
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0429
Gr: 6-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Bowie Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0439
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0439
Gr: 6-8 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Alter Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1299 A Yukon
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Gr: 6-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 79760, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79760, TX include Ector Co Youth Center, Nimitz Middle School and Wilson & Young Medal Of Honor Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 79760?
8 public middle schools are located in 79760.
What is the racial composition of students in 79760?
79760 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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