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2026 Accountability Ratings

Ector County Independent School District is pleased to announce significant improvement in this year’s ratings for the district and for several schools.

Overall, 7 schools earned an A-Rating; 11 schools earned a B-Rating; and 13 earned a C-Rating, meaning 74% of ECISD campuses achieved one of those three highest ratings. 

Ector County ISD’s overall score is 77, a C rating, marking a significant increase from the 72 earned in each of the past two years. In 2024 and 2025, the state lowered the score to 69 (D), because three of the four domain scores were below 70. A score below 70 in three domains does not qualify for a C. This year, ECISD earned a C in all four STAAR domains. 

“I am extremely proud of our team,” said ECISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Keeley Boyer. “A five-point improvement in our rigorous state system does not happen by chance. We implemented a new strategic plan – Growing Forward. Together – and with it, new resources and supports for both teachers and students. The focused, intentional work resulted in significant student achievement.” 

Individually, Permian High School, Gonzales Elementary, and Bowie Middle School all earned B ratings for the first time, and E.K. Downing Elementary made a tremendous jump from four consecutive years as an F to a C (77). 

Among the 2026 accountability highlights:  

  • Graduation Rate improved to 89.1%, the highest mark recorded
  • College Career & Military Readiness remained an A and increased
  • Algebra 1 and English 1 earned double digit growth at the Approaches level 
  • Algebra 1 and Biology earned double digit growth at the Meets level 
  • Elementary Campuses earned a total of 19 distinctions across the district

“In the release of test scores earlier this summer, we saw improvements in the Meets Grade Level standard in every subject and in every grade,” said Dr. Boyer. “The credit goes to our talented teachers who elevate classroom instruction every day, our hardworking students, and our supportive families. This milestone shows our schools are getting stronger.” 

A schools

  • Lamar Early Education Center 
  • Reagan Elementary Magnet
  • Odessa YMCA Learning Center 
  • New Tech Odessa High School 
  • Odessa Career and Technical Education Center High School (OCTECHS) 
  • Odessa Collegiate Academy 
  • The STEM Academy  

B schools

  • Burleson Early Education Center
  • Carver Early Education Center
  • Blanton Elementary
  • Hays STEAM Academy
  • Austin Montessori Magnet
  • Gonzales Elementary
  • Fly Elementar
  • Ross Elementary  
  • Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle School
  • Bowie Middle School
  • Permian High School

C schools

  • Alamo Elementary Magnet 
  • Cameron Dual Language Magnet 
  • Johnson Elementary 
  • Sam Houston Elementary 
  • E.K. Downing Elementary 
  • Pease Elementary 
  • Ector Middle School 
  • Jordan Elementary 
  • Milam Elementary Fine Arts Magnet 
  • San Jacinto Elementary
  • Nimitz Middle School 
  • Odessa High School
  • Goliad Elementary

Schools with a D rating are Buice Elementary, Burnet Elementary, Zavala Elementary, West Elementary*, Noel Elementary, Ireland Elementary, Cavazos Elementary, Bonham Middle School, and Crockett Middle School. Blackshear Elementary and Dowling Elementary are rated F. 

*West Elementary is mathematically a “C” Rated Campus, capped at 69 due to 3-D Rule 

To better understand the scoring, the Texas Education Agency’s accountability system consists of four scoring domains:

  • Domain 1 – Student achievement STAAR; College Career & Military Readiness; Graduation Rate
  • Domain 2A – Academic Growth
  • Domain 2B – Relative Performance (comparison by economically disadvantaged percentage to comparable districts or schools around the state)
  • Domain 3 – Closing Gaps among student group

“We understand we still have work to do,” said Dr. Boyer. “Sustaining these gains—and building on them—will require hard work, intentional action, and a relentless focus on student outcomes. I am proud of the progress our students and staff have made, and I believe we have the people, the commitment, and the resources in place to continue moving Ector County ISD forward.”

About Ector County ISD

Ector County ISD serves some 31,500 students across the 900 square miles of Odessa and surrounding communities in Ector County, Texas. Believing OUR Students are THE Future, the mission of Ector County ISD is to inspire and challenge every student to be prepared for success and to be adaptable in an ever-changing society. Created in 1921, ECISD is now in its second century of developing leaders for Odessa, the State of Texas, and beyond.

For more information about this release contact ECISD Communications at 432-456-9019.