D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Sam Houston El

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 300 E 37TH ST, Odessa, TX 79762
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 29th percentile in Texas
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
412
Students
enrolled
18.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%29/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 89% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −4 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−18 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency27% (−8 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic22%32%reading -10 pts, math +4 pts38th percentile (list)
Low-income17%27%reading -11 pts, math +2 pts29th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 300 E 37TH ST
City Odessa
ZIP Code 79762
District 4818000
NCES School ID 481800001593
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 79762

Understanding the community around Sam Houston El helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $76,569
Per Capita Income $36,423
Poverty Rate 14.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%
High School or Higher 86.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $208,400
Median Rent $1,322
Owner-Occupied 57.1%
Renter-Occupied 42.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sam Houston El.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 85.7%
White 6.3%
Black 4.1%
Two or More Races 1.9%
Pacific Islander 1.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 412
Teachers (FTE) 22.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sam Houston El?
Sam Houston El has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sam Houston El?
Sam Houston El has 412 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1.
What grades does Sam Houston El serve?
Sam Houston El serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sam Houston El receive per student?
Sam Houston El receives $11,870 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sam Houston El in 79762 ▼
Avg Home Value
$264,331
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,390
1-Year Change
+5.9%
% Renters
42.9%

Other Schools in 79762

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026