Sam Houston El
Odessa, TX · Ector County ISD · Grades K-5
3,413th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 23%▲ Improving
Sam Houston El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sam Houston El 3,413th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 23% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 3th in 2019 to 23th in 2025 — improving.
Sam Houston El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 203 students tested
Sam Houston El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 412 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71.2% | 85.7% | ▲ 14.5 pts | |
| White | 17.8% | 6.3% | ▼ 11.5 pts | |
| Black | 9.7% | 4.1% | ▼ 5.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Sam Houston El
Typical home value $264K in zip 79762 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Sam Houston El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Gale Pond Alamo ElEctor County ISD · 0.9 mi away1,942nd of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 51% - 1Burnet ElEctor County ISD · 1.1 mi away4,283rd of 4,406
ELA 23% · Math 24% - 5Ross ElEctor County ISD · 1.1 mi away2,277th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 44% - 1Goliad ElEctor County ISD · 1.2 mi away4,092nd of 4,406
ELA 33% · Math 24% - 1Ireland ElEctor County ISD · 1.4 mi away3,976th of 4,406
ELA 35% · Math 26% - 1Dowling ElEctor County ISD · 1.4 mi away4,034th of 4,406
ELA 32% · Math 27% - 5San Jacinto ElEctor County ISD · 1.5 mi away2,475th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 43% - 7Harmony Science Academy - OdessaHarmony Public Schools - West Texas · 1.7 mi away · charter1,698th of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 51%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sam Houston El in?
Sam Houston El is part of the Ector County ISD district in Odessa, Texas.
Is Sam Houston El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sam Houston El 3,413th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 23% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Sam Houston El?
Hispanic 86%, White 6%, Black 4%, Pacific Islander 2% (412 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sam Houston El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79762 is $264K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.