Serving 1,221 students in grades 7-8, O'donnell Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
O'donnell Middle School's student population of 1,221 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Mascot
Mighty Mustangs
School Rankings
O'donnell Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O'donnell Middle School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4958 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
6%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
39%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mighty Mustangs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O'donnell Middle School's ranking?
O'donnell Middle School is ranked #4958 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are O'donnell Middle School often compared to?
O'donnell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albright Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend O'donnell Middle School?
1,221 students attend O'donnell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of O'donnell Middle School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O'donnell Middle School?
O'donnell Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does O'donnell Middle School offer ?
O'donnell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is O'donnell Middle School part of?
O'donnell Middle School is part of Alief Independent School District.
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