Serving 308 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Odyssey Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 9% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)9%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
11%
10%
Black
71%
12%
White
9%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Odyssey Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Odyssey Academy?
308 students attend Odyssey Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Odyssey Academy students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Odyssey Academy?
Odyssey Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Odyssey Academy offer ?
Odyssey Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Odyssey Academy part of?
Odyssey Academy is part of Odyssey Academy School District.
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