Enrollment
1,227
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Odessa, TX
Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481800001582
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 7
- middle schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Ector County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481800001582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle
Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Odessa, Texas, enrolling 1,227 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 87% of Texas schools and 24% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,227 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 540 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #310.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and White (17%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 334 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,227 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Ector County Isd also operates Permian H S (4,138 students) and Odessa H S (3,814 students) alongside Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle compares
Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,227 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,227
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$11,033
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
171
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.7%
White 16.5%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ector County Isd, which includes Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle.
$11,033
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.7%
State 35.4%
Federal 17.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permian H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odessa H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nimitz Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ector College Prep Success Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crockett Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,138
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,227 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle
How many students attend Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle?
Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle has 1,227 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Odessa, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle is 18.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle?
55.2% of students at Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment, in Odessa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle?
Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle rank among middle schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle ranks #2 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.
Is Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle a good school?
Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ector County Isd?
Besides Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle, 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.
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