Ector College Prep Success Academy

Summary:

Ector College Prep Success Academy is a public charter middle school serving grades 6-8 in Odessa, Texas, with a student population of 1,384 and a predominantly Hispanic student body. However, the school has struggled academically, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Texas middle schools and receiving low SchoolDigger ratings of 1-2 stars out of 5.

Ector College Prep Success Academy stands out for several key metrics. It has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (over 90%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse racial compositions. Academically, the school consistently underperforms the Ector County Independent School District and the state of Texas in STAAR test proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 8th grade reading proficiency rate was 51.86% compared to the district's 40.07% and the state's 54.09%. Additionally, Ector College Prep Success Academy has higher dropout rates than nearby schools, ranging from 0.8% to 2.3% in recent years, and a very high percentage of students (over 70%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While Ector College Prep Success Academy faces significant academic and demographic challenges, the nearby schools in the Ector County Independent School District also perform below the state average, suggesting broader systemic challenges in the district. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, as well as its lower spending per student (between $8,789 and $9,683), may be contributing factors to its academic struggles. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to improve educational outcomes for the school's students.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

 809 W Clements St
       Odessa, TX  79763-4600


(432) 456-0479

District: Ector County Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1330th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,789 Help


Students who attend Ector College Prep Success Academy usually attend:

High:    Odessa High School

Feeder schools for Ector College Prep Success Academy:

Elementary:    Edward K Downing Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  45.0 Help
Number of students:  1,369

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
93.8%
White:
4.7%
African American:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.3% Help


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Compare Details Ector College Prep Success Academy ranks worse than 56.3% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 6 ranked middle schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.94. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Ector College Prep Success Academy has the largest middle school student body size in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (93.8%), White (4.7%), African American (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ector College Prep Success Academy is 45, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ector College Prep Success Academy is $8,789, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ector College Prep Success Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Ector College Prep Success Academy 1330th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Ector College Prep Success Academy in the ranking list.)

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Ector County Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Ector County Independent School District (Isd) 654th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ector College Prep Success Academy

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Rank History for all students at Ector College Prep Success Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.47 1318th 1573 16.2%
2005 28.43 1271st 1582 19.7%
2006 41.82 1053rd 1585 33.6%
2007 35.18 1270th 1684 24.6%
2008 34.03 1360th 1718 20.8%
2009 34.16 1394th 1763 20.9%
2010 29.66 1525th 1803 15.4%
2011 27.99 1643rd 1895 13.3%
2012 15.34 1770th 1951 9.3%
2013 11.74 1849th 1973 6.3%
2014 7.65 1906th 1987 4.1%
2015 4.78 1964th 2043 3.9%
2016 3.98 1945th 1987 2.1%
2017 9.47 1953rd 2027 3.7%
2018 16.45 1903rd 2080 8.5%
2019 15.33 1995th 2193 9.0%
2021 19.41 1904th 2252 15.5%
2022 27.36 1723rd 2254 23.6%
2023 36.46 1521st 2330 34.7%
2024 41.94 1330th 2361 43.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ector College Prep Success Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.95 1186th 1376 13.8%
2019 28.90 1152nd 1445 20.3%
2021 37.16 1006th 1592 36.8%
2022 47.29 729th 1643 55.6%
2023 45.85 839th 1720 51.2%
2024 49.44 763rd 1760 56.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ector College Prep Success Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.91 1126th 1597 29.5%
2019 26.12 1395th 1626 14.2%
2021 29.27 1353rd 1712 21.0%
2022 49.25 677th 1757 61.5%
2023 34.11 1240th 1815 31.7%
2024 40.53 1121st 1881 40.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ector College Prep Success Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.64 1890th 2039 7.3%
2019 20.11 1873rd 2073 9.6%
2021 21.98 1881st 2172 13.4%
2022 37.17 1450th 2220 34.7%
2023 47.09 1140th 2251 49.4%
2024 50.91 954th 2224 57.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Ector College Prep Success Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.24 1863rd 2008 7.2%
2019 14.57 1920th 2047 6.2%
2021 17.88 1891st 2151 12.1%
2022 28.21 1688th 2221 24.0%
2023 40.77 1329th 2241 40.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ector College Prep Success Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.89 1361st 1430 4.8%
2019 10.12 1394th 1446 3.6%
2021 21.09 1284th 1501 14.5%
2022 22.29 1305th 1488 12.3%
2023 35.61 1151st 1481 22.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Ector College Prep Success Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.93 1824th 2008 9.2%
2019 24.06 1825th 2058 11.3%
2021 28.23 1718th 2118 18.9%
2022 51.61 833rd 2182 61.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Ector College Prep Success Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.52 1876th 2030 7.6%
2019 15.91 1907th 2069 7.8%
2021 21.87 1794th 2168 17.3%
2022 26.71 1736th 2228 22.1%
2023 31.96 1584th 2245 29.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Ector College Prep Success Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.41 452nd 1167 61.3%
2019 24.10 995th 1193 16.6%
2021 25.32 1014th 1213 16.4%
2022 28.65 981st 1251 21.6%
2023 42.00 682nd 1273 46.4%
2024 34.93 844th 1271 33.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Ector College Prep Success Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.04 1741st 1895 8.1%
2019 18.20 1783rd 1935 7.9%
2021 25.45 1651st 2043 19.2%
2022 34.62 1408th 2077 32.2%
2023 43.32 1171st 2116 44.7%
2024 48.53 969th 2108 54.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Ector College Prep Success Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.52 1576th 1673 5.8%
2019 15.47 1560th 1684 7.4%
2021 8.54 1644th 1700 3.3%
2022 13.98 1619th 1723 6.0%
2023 39.21 1148th 1749 34.4%
2024 46.02 923rd 1724 46.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Ector College Prep Success Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 493 44 3 526 n/a n/a n/a 0 1066
1989 501 57 1 552 0 n/a n/a 0 1111
1990 464 34 1 545 2 n/a n/a 0 1046
1991 405 27 0 500 3 n/a n/a 0 935
1992 412 27 1 627 5 n/a n/a 0 1072
1993 404 20 0 664 3 n/a n/a 0 1091
1994 418 38 1 661 3 n/a n/a 0 1121
1995 404 28 2 740 4 n/a n/a 0 1178
1996 404 28 2 740 4 n/a n/a 0 1178
1997 371 26 1 748 3 n/a n/a 0 1149
1998 357 30 2 711 4 n/a n/a 0 1104
1999 429 53 1 774 7 n/a n/a 0 1264
2000 453 60 4 818 8 n/a n/a 0 1343
2001 483 73 3 865 6 n/a n/a 0 1430
2002 456 63 1 922 1 n/a n/a 0 1443
2003 456 63 1 922 1 n/a n/a 0 1443
2004 392 58 1 988 1 n/a n/a 0 1440
2005 419 56 1 1106 0 n/a n/a 0 1582
2006 391 64 1 1034 3 n/a n/a 0 1493
2007 357 49 1 1046 2 n/a n/a 0 1455
2008 294 48 2 1045 5 n/a n/a 0 1394
2009 272 47 5 1118 5 n/a n/a 0 1447
2010 258 48 5 1147 9 n/a n/a 0 1467
2011 241 39 6 1202 5 0 10 0 1503
2012 202 32 4 1216 5 0 15 0 1474
2013 208 24 5 1246 6 0 11 0 1500
2014 201 21 4 1364 4 1 4 0 1599
2015 173 20 3 1509 4 1 6 0 1716
2016 124 29 1 1554 2 0 7 0 1717
2017 131 21 1 1473 1 1 7 0 1635
2018 102 21 1 1438 0 4 2 0 1568
2019 85 17 2 1283 0 4 4 0 1395
2020 86 19 2 1218 1 4 1 0 1331
2021 106 28 2 1236 2 3 3 0 1380
2022 88 20 2 1233 2 1 5 0 1351
2023 67 16 2 1291 2 2 4 0 1384
2024 64 14 4 1284 1 0 2 0 1369

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ector College Prep Success Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1066 61.0 17.4 n/a
1989 1111 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1046 60.0 17.4 n/a
1991 935 59.7 15.6 n/a
1992 1072 65.6 16.3 46.5
1993 1091 65.0 16.8 61.3
1994 1121 67.2 16.7 58.3
1995 1178 70.2 16.8 70.7
1996 1178 70.2 16.8 70.7
1997 1149 74.8 15.4 43.4
1998 1104 77.7 14.2 48.1
1999 1264 98.3 12.9 50.5
2000 1343 82.2 16.3 45.6
2001 1430 107.3 13.3 58.1
2002 1443 90.7 15.9 62.7
2003 1443 90.7 15.9 62.7
2004 1440 82.3 17.5 62.6
2005 1582 89.6 17.7 66.2
2006 1493 89.8 16.6 58.2
2007 1455 88.5 16.4 56.4
2008 1394 92.0 15.2 49.9
2009 1447 89.9 16.1 48.7
2010 1467 89.0 16.4 61.8
2011 1503 90.6 16.5 61.5
2012 1474 90.3 16.3 56.2
2013 1500 84.6 17.7 53.6
2014 1599 89.4 17.8 56.2
2015 1716 93.0 18.4 53.1
2016 1717 118.0 14.5 60
2017 1635 112.8 14.4 65.6
2018 1568 112.6 13.9 56.8
2019 1395 60.3 23.1 75.8
2020 1331 61.2 21.7 74.6
2021 1380 60.7 22.7 64.2
2022 1351 66.2 20.3 74.3
2023 1384 53.0 26.1 72.5
2024 1369 30.4 45.0 86.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ector College Prep Success Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1066 61.0 17.4 n/a
1989 1111 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1046 60.0 17.4 n/a
1991 935 59.7 15.6 n/a
1992 1072 65.6 16.3 46.5
1993 1091 65.0 16.8 61.3
1994 1121 67.2 16.7 58.3
1995 1178 70.2 16.8 70.7
1996 1178 70.2 16.8 70.7
1997 1149 74.8 15.4 43.4
1998 1104 77.7 14.2 48.1
1999 1264 98.3 12.9 50.5
2000 1343 82.2 16.3 45.6
2001 1430 107.3 13.3 58.1
2002 1443 90.7 15.9 62.7
2003 1443 90.7 15.9 62.7
2004 1440 82.3 17.5 62.6
2005 1582 89.6 17.7 66.2
2006 1493 89.8 16.6 58.2
2007 1455 88.5 16.4 56.4
2008 1394 92.0 15.2 49.9
2009 1447 89.9 16.1 48.7
2010 1467 89.0 16.4 61.8
2011 1503 90.6 16.5 61.5
2012 1474 90.3 16.3 56.2
2013 1500 84.6 17.7 53.6
2014 1599 89.4 17.8 56.2
2015 1716 93.0 18.4 53.1
2016 1717 118.0 14.5 60
2017 1635 112.8 14.4 65.6
2018 1568 112.6 13.9 56.8
2019 1395 60.3 23.1 75.8
2020 1331 61.2 21.7 74.6
2021 1380 60.7 22.7 64.2
2022 1351 66.2 20.3 74.3
2023 1384 53.0 26.1 72.5
2024 1369 30.4 45.0 86.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ector College Prep Success Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $634 (7.0%) $8,384 (93.0%) $9,018
2020 $451 (4.7%) $9,233 (95.4%) $9,683
2021 $1,443 (16.4%) $7,346 (83.6%) $8,789

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ector College Prep Success Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1995th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1521st of 2330 Middle schools
 25.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Ector College Prep Success Academy)1437
 23%
   6th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))1940
 21%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ector College Prep Success Academy)2532
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))2533
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Ector College Prep Success Academy)2647
 21%
   7th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))2938
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ector College Prep Success Academy)3445
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))2634
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Ector College Prep Success Academy)2940
 11%
   8th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3244
 12%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ector College Prep Success Academy)1733
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))2226
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Ector College Prep Success Academy)2236
 14%
   8th Grade Science (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))2832
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Ector College Prep Success Academy)811
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))1211
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Ector College Prep Success Academy)5693
 37%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3234
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13951384
 0.8%
African American1716
 5.9%
American Indian02
Asian22
Hispanic12831291
 0.6%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White8567
 21.2%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.8%72.5%
 3.3%


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Students at Ector College Prep Success Academy are 94% Hispanic, 5% White, 1% African American.

Ector College Prep Success Academy ranks 1330th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,369 students attended Ector College Prep Success Academy.

Students who attend Ector College Prep Success Academy usually go on to attend Odessa High School


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