BONHAM MIDDLE

835 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bonham Middle School, located at 2201 E 21st St in Odessa, Texas, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Ector County Independent School District (ECISD). The school functions as a core academic hub for the local community, emphasizing the standard Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) curriculum. Its mission typically centers on preparing young adolescents for the transition to high school by fostering a structured learning environment that balances core subjects like mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies with opportunities for extracurricular development.

Like many schools in the ECISD system, Bonham Middle School faces the challenges and opportunities associated with a diverse student body in the Permian Basin region. The school strives to provide comprehensive support services, including elective programs such as athletics, fine arts, and career-oriented courses, to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. Families and prospective parents can typically find information regarding the school's specific academic ratings, accountability reports, and community engagement events through the official Ector County ISD website.

835

Total Students

50.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BONHAM MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	692
Black	44
Asian	3
Two or More	7
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
692 (82.9%)
White
85 (10.2%)
Black
44 (5.3%)
Two or More
7 (0.8%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ECTOR COUNTY ISD
Phone:	(432)456-0429
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	835
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	684
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 252

Grade 7 298

Grade 8 285