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 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
689 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
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
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
36%
Black
70%
21%
White
10%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 16:1.
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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