Serving 487 students in grades 6-8, Odessa Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 487 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Odessa Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Odessa Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Odessa Middle School?
487 students attend Odessa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Odessa Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Odessa Middle School?
Odessa Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Odessa Middle School offer ?
Odessa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Odessa Middle School part of?
The middle school does a fine job of educating their students. They strive to meet every student at their level and put programs in place to improve student achievement. The school builds a strong sense of community and works hard to hire teachers who are professional and well-educated.
- Posted by Parent - hallx
29/16/2009
District worries more about sports, band, etc than educating the students. Odessa school district has not met standards on the map test for 3 years blames free, reduced, IEP students instead of the staff not teaching, the school board allowing new sports complex instead of computers, etc.
- Posted by Parent - mylok
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 487 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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