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New Vasquez Middle School welcomes students in West Odessa
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Lidianna Reyes , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The staff at this middle school includes around 90 support personnel and approximately 75 educators.
In the Odessa area, a new school has begun operations. The staff at this middle school includes around 90 support personnel and approximately 75 educators. The student body is anticipated to be sizable, with about 1,100 students attending.
This institution marks a significant development for the local education system. Further information about this school and its opening can be found through local news sources, including KMID and KPEJ, which have reported on the school's launch and its place within the local education landscape.
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Category: schools Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the Odessa area, a new school has begun operations. The staff at this middle school includes around 90 support personnel and approximately 75 educators. The student body is anticipated to be…
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