G E 'buddy' West Elementary

Summary:

G E 'buddy' West Elementary is a public elementary school in Odessa, Texas, serving 680 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Ector County Independent School District, which is ranked 654 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

G E 'buddy' West Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. The school struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, particularly its English Language Learner (ELL) and Special Education populations, which rank in the bottom half and bottom third of Texas elementary schools, respectively. The school's student-teacher ratio of 18.5 is slightly higher than the district and state averages, potentially indicating a need for additional teaching resources.

Compared to nearby schools in the Ector County Independent School District, such as San Jacinto Elementary and Burleson Elementary, G E 'buddy' West Elementary generally underperforms on academic measures, with lower STAAR proficiency rates and worse statewide rankings. This suggests that the school may need to focus on implementing strategies to improve student outcomes, particularly for its vulnerable student populations.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2225 W Sycamore Dr
       Odessa, TX  79763


(432) 456-1329

District: Ector County Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3609th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,570 Help


Students who attend G E 'buddy' West Elementary usually attend:

High:    Odessa High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  683

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
86.1%
White:
11.6%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details G E 'buddy' West Elementary ranks worse than 77.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 18th among 26 ranked elementary 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 27.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.1%), White (11.6%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at G E 'buddy' West Elementary is 16.8, which is the 3rd best among 26 elementary schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare G E 'buddy' West Elementary employs 40.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at G E 'buddy' West Elementary is $8,570. 27 elementary schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

G E 'buddy' West Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks G E 'buddy' West Elementary 3609th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See G E 'buddy' West Elementary 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 G E 'buddy' West Elementary

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Rank History for all students at G E 'buddy' West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 12.84 4102nd 4329 5.2%
2018 13.66 4123rd 4359 5.4%
2019 14.03 4192nd 4479 6.4%
2021 19.31 3915th 4578 14.5%
2022 12.50 4312th 4581 5.9%
2023 25.02 3693rd 4647 20.5%
2024 27.26 3609th 4675 22.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at G E 'buddy' West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.01 2321st 3226 28.1%
2019 38.95 2170th 3333 34.9%
2021 33.15 2484th 3446 27.9%
2022 24.65 2998th 3487 14.0%
2023 48.93 1734th 3556 51.2%
2024 28.30 2879th 3638 20.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at G E 'buddy' West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.64 2685th 3558 24.5%
2019 31.06 2760th 3684 25.1%
2021 28.46 2926th 3799 23.0%
2022 34.02 2729th 3952 30.9%
2023 27.36 3316th 4086 18.8%
2024 33.08 3046th 4261 28.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at G E 'buddy' West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.80 4055th 4264 4.9%
2019 15.29 4131st 4309 4.1%
2021 25.75 3689th 4451 17.1%
2022 16.80 4170th 4477 6.9%
2023 30.02 3523rd 4521 22.1%
2024 27.23 3731st 4560 18.2%
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Rank History for Female students at G E 'buddy' West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.03 4189th 4306 2.7%
2019 12.15 4192nd 4348 3.6%
2021 23.33 3653rd 4499 18.8%
2022 18.35 4084th 4561 10.5%
2023 29.23 3458th 4588 24.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at G E 'buddy' West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.71 3008th 3106 3.2%
2019 19.86 2929th 3184 8.0%
2021 31.36 2307th 3006 23.3%
2022 23.35 2638th 2958 10.8%
2023 48.57 1993rd 2980 33.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at G E 'buddy' West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.74 3387th 4240 20.1%
2019 31.02 3323rd 4295 22.6%
2021 31.81 3232nd 4331 25.4%
2022 16.96 4199th 4461 5.9%
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Rank History for Male students at G E 'buddy' West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.01 3829th 4319 11.3%
2019 18.75 3912th 4357 10.2%
2021 17.24 4046th 4498 10.0%
2022 9.68 4429th 4563 2.9%
2023 22.03 3891st 4585 15.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at G E 'buddy' West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.15 3926th 4168 5.8%
2019 14.74 4021st 4188 4.0%
2021 22.56 3735th 4329 13.7%
2022 16.10 4103rd 4376 6.2%
2023 30.38 3361st 4401 23.6%
2024 29.03 3454th 4431 22.0%
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Rank History for White students at G E 'buddy' West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.35 3072nd 3127 1.8%
2019 16.14 2905th 3142 7.5%
2021 18.37 2767th 3082 10.2%
2022 4.26 3051st 3082 1.0%
2023 18.34 2787th 3106 10.3%
2024 10.50 2972nd 3078 3.4%
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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 G E 'buddy' West Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 136 4 0 579 0 1 1 0 721
2017 119 3 0 482 0 0 6 0 610
2018 120 1 0 529 0 0 7 0 657
2019 109 4 1 582 1 1 3 0 701
2020 98 5 1 592 1 2 1 0 700
2021 84 6 1 593 1 2 2 0 689
2022 87 7 1 553 1 0 3 0 652
2023 86 1 0 585 0 0 8 0 680
2024 79 3 0 588 1 0 12 0 683

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at G E 'buddy' West Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 721 40.0 18.0 71.4
2017 610 40.9 14.9 72.6
2018 657 37.8 17.3 64.4
2019 701 37.8 18.5 69.2
2020 700 40.0 17.4 64.1
2021 689 39.5 17.4 61.8
2022 652 37.7 17.2 96.5
2023 680 36.6 18.5 82.8
2024 683 40.5 16.8 82.4

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 G E 'buddy' West Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 721 40.0 18.0 71.4
2017 610 40.9 14.9 72.6
2018 657 37.8 17.3 64.4
2019 701 37.8 18.5 69.2
2020 700 40.0 17.4 64.1
2021 689 39.5 17.4 61.8
2022 652 37.7 17.2 96.5
2023 680 36.6 18.5 82.8
2024 683 40.5 16.8 82.4

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 G E 'buddy' West Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,081 (14.7%) $6,282 (85.3%) $7,364
2020 $728 (9.7%) $6,802 (90.3%) $7,530
2021 $1,591 (18.6%) $6,979 (81.4%) $8,570

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

Impact of COVID-19 on G E 'buddy' West Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4192nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3693rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 14.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (G E 'buddy' West Elementary)2636
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3339
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (G E 'buddy' West Elementary)2836
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3534
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (G E 'buddy' West Elementary)4215
 27%
   3rd Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3721
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (G E 'buddy' West Elementary)285
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3113
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (G E 'buddy' West Elementary)2433
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3336
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (G E 'buddy' West Elementary)2642
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3440
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (G E 'buddy' West Elementary)2413
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))2119
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (G E 'buddy' West Elementary)1427
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))1516
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (G E 'buddy' West Elementary)2632
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3643
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (G E 'buddy' West Elementary)3734
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))4244
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (G E 'buddy' West Elementary)249
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3225
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (G E 'buddy' West Elementary)2227
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))2527
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (G E 'buddy' West Elementary)014
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))1225
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2823
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students701680
 3%
African American41
 75%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic582585
 0.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White10986
 21.1%
Two or More Races38
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.2%82.8%
 13.6%


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Students at G E 'buddy' West Elementary are 86% Hispanic, 12% White, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend G E 'buddy' West Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Odessa High School

G E 'buddy' West Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.8% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 683 students attended G E 'buddy' West Elementary.


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