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O'donnell Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 253 students in O'donnell Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in O'donnell Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,283 Schools
# Students
253 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
O'donnell Independent School District, which is ranked #709 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#720 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
67%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
32%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,249 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,119 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,249
$13,352
Spending / Student
$22,119
$14,079
Best O'donnell Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
O'donnell School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Small St
Odonnell, TX 79351
(806) 428-3241
Odonnell, TX 79351
(806) 428-3241
Gr: PK-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to O'donnell Independent School District?
O'donnell Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 253 students.
What is the rank of O'donnell Independent School District?
O'donnell Independent School District is ranked #709 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in O'donnell Independent School District?
67% of O'donnell Independent School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of O'donnell Independent School District?
O'donnell Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is O'donnell Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,119 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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