- Enrollment
- 4,138
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Odessa, TX
Ector College Prep Success Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ector College Prep Success Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481800005704Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ector College Prep Success Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 7
- middle schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Texas
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ector College Prep Success Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ector College Prep Success Academy ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Ector County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481800005704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Ector College Prep Success Academy held near 1,369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 481800005704 · Odessa, TX Middle · MID · CHARTER
1,272 enr · 24:1 · 71.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Permian H S (4,138 students)
Ector College Prep Success Academy held near 1,369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ector College Prep Success Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Permian H S
Permian H S
4,138 students
- Odessa H S
Odessa H S
3,814 students
- Nimitz Middle 1,310
Nimitz Middle
1,310 students
- This school 1,272
Ector College Prep Success Academy
1,272 students
- Wilson & Young 1,227
Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle
1,227 students
- Crockett Middl 1,181
Crockett Middle
1,181 students
What this shows Ector College Prep Success Academy reports 1,272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ector College Prep Success Academy compares
Ector College Prep Success Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 63% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,272
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,723
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 267 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.8%
White 5.0%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Ector College Prep Success Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ector County Isd reports $10,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ector College Prep Success Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permian H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Odessa H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nimitz Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crockett Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ector College Prep Success Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,814
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,227
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ector College Prep Success Academy
How many students attend Ector College Prep Success Academy?
Ector College Prep Success Academy has 1,272 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Odessa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,384 (2022-23) → 1,369 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ector College Prep Success Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ector College Prep Success Academy is 24:1, which is 63% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ector College Prep Success Academy?
71.0% of students at Ector College Prep Success Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ector College Prep Success Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ector College Prep Success Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment, in Odessa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ector College Prep Success Academy?
Ector College Prep Success Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ector College Prep Success Academy rank among middle schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, Ector College Prep Success Academy ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Odessa, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Odessa on the city page.
What other schools are in Ector County Isd?
Besides Ector College Prep Success Academy, Ector County Isd also operates Permian H S (4,138 students), Odessa H S (3,814 students), and Nimitz Middle (1,310 students). See the Ector County Isd district page for the complete list.