Serving 689 students in grades 6-8, Odyssey Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 53% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
689 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)53%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)39%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
37%
Black
70%
21%
White
10%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
How many students attend Odyssey Middle School?
689 students attend Odyssey Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Odyssey Middle School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Odyssey Middle School?
Odyssey Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Odyssey Middle School offer ?
Odyssey Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Odyssey Middle School part of?
Odyssey Middle School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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