O'Donnell Independent School District was a public school district based in O'Donnell, Texas. Located in Lynn County, portions of the district extend into Dawson and Terry counties. In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, O'donnell 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O'donnell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
O'donnell School's student population of 271 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. May 26, 2026
School Motto
Flying forever strong.....challenging minds and building futures.
School Rankings
O'donnell 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 School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4645 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
65%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
34%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O'donnell School's ranking?
O'donnell School is ranked #4645 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of O'donnell School?
The graduation rate of O'donnell School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend O'donnell School?
271 students attend O'donnell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of O'donnell School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O'donnell School?
O'donnell School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does O'donnell School offer ?
O'donnell School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is O'donnell School part of?
O'donnell School is part of O'donnell Independent School District.
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