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Odessa R-VII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,039 students in Odessa R-VII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Odessa R-VII School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
2,039 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Odessa R-VII School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#258 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% White
88%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,712 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,856 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$28 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$13,712
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$13,856
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Odessa R-VII School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odessa Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
607 S Fifth St
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-1500
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Odessa Upper Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 West Cox School Road
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5396
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5396
Gr: 3-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Odessa High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
713 S Third St
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5533
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5533
Gr: 9-12 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
607 S Third St
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5334
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5334
Gr: PK-2 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Odessa R-VII School District?
Odessa R-VII School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,039 students.
What is the rank of Odessa R-VII School District?
Odessa R-VII School District is ranked #265 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Odessa R-VII School District?
88% of Odessa R-VII School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Odessa R-VII School District?
Odessa R-VII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Odessa R-VII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,856 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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