- Enrollment
- 4,138
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle held near 1,193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.1 → 70.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-52 students YoY 481800001582 · Odessa, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,227 enr · 18.3:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Permian H S (4,138 students)
Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle held near 1,193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.1 → 70.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle 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
- Ector College 1,272
Ector College Prep Success Academy
1,272 students
- This school 1,227
Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle
1,227 students
- Crockett Middl 1,181
Crockett Middle
1,181 students
What this shows Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle reports 1,227 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle compares
Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Ector County Isd reports $10,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,227 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,245 (2022-23) → 1,193 (2023-24), nearly flat (-52).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.