The STEM Academy
Odessa, TX · Ector County ISD
Regular public school · Charter · Grades K-12 · City, midsize
177th of 417 Texas schools statewide · better than 58%▼ Declining
4940 S RD, Odessa, TX 79762
(432)552-2580NCES ID 481800022827Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks The STEM Academy 177th of 417 Texas schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 58% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 65th in 2023 to 58th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 466 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 743 students (2023–24, NCES)
| Group | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52.9% | 53.0% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
| White | 41.1% | 39.6% | ▼ 1.5 pts |
| Two or more races | 3.0% | 2.8% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
| Black | 1.3% | 2.3% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Typical home value $264K in zip 79762 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than The STEM Academy
- –The Odessa Y Learning CenterEctor County ISD · 1.2 mi away · charterCompare
- #178Compass Academy Charter SchoolCompass Academy Charter School · 2.2 mi away · charter178th of 417
ELA 60% = · Math 42% =Compare - –Lamar Early Ee-KgEctor County ISD · 3.2 mi awayCompare
- –Carver Early Ee-KgEctor County ISD · 3.4 mi awayCompare
- –Ector Co Youth CtrEctor County ISD · 4 mi awayCompare
- #384Texas Leadership of MidlandTexas Leadership Public Schools · 13.9 mi away · charter384th of 417
ELA 27% ▼33 · Math 17% ▼25Compare - #268Midland Freshman H SMidland ISD · 16 mi away268th of 417
ELA 52% ▼8 · Math 30% ▼12Compare - –Pre-K Academy at Midland CollegeMidland ISD · 16.1 mi away · charterCompare
What school district is The STEM Academy in?
The STEM Academy is part of the Ector County ISD district in Odessa, Texas.
Is The STEM Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks The STEM Academy 177th of 417 Texas schools (better than 58% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of The STEM Academy?
Hispanic 53%, White 40%, Two or more races 3%, Black 2% (743 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near The STEM Academy 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.