Odessa R-VII School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools in Odessa R-VII School District, serving 2,036 students. Odessa R-VII School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
- Public schools in Odessa R-VII School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
- The top ranked public schools in Odessa R-VII School District are Odessa Middle School, Odessa Upper Elementary School and Odessa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 29% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Missouri public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Odessa R-VII School District |
| School District Website | http://www.odessar7.net |
| School District Phone Number | (816) 633-5316 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MO) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 2,433 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,036 Students | 910,126 Students |
| # of Teachers | 147 Teachers | 66,023 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Odessa R-VII School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 558 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MO) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #247 out of 559 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 49% |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.47 |
| # of American Indian Students | 10 Students | 3,422 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 8 Students | 18,342 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 32 Students | 58,478 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 31 Students | 145,159 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 16% |
| # of White Students | 1,905 Students | 646,386 Students |
| % White Students | 94% | 71% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 3 Students | 2,444 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 47 Students | 35,895 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 22 | 31,553 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 145 | 65,561 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 147 | 65,974 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 159 | 66,807 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 163 | 68,505 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 171 | 70,208 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 152 | 70,597 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 169 | 68,782 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 148 | 68,028 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 151 | 67,525 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 147 | 69,209 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 167 | 67,397 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 137 | 65,697 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 158 | 64,283 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $11,163 is higher than the state median of $10,923. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $9,895 is less than the state median of $10,831. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MO) |
| Total Revenue | $23 MM | $6 MM |
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| Spending | $20 MM | $6 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,163 | $10,923 |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,895 | $10,831 |
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Odessa R-VII School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Odessa Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 50%
Rank:6/Top 50%607 S Fifth St10
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-1500
Grades: 6-8 | 468 students
- Odessa Upper Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 48%
Rank:6/Top 50%1100 West Cox School Road10
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5396
Grades: 3-5 | 486 students
- Odessa High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:5/Bottom 50%713 S Third St10
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5533
Grades: 9-12 | 609 students
- Mcquerry Elementary School607 S Third St
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5334
Grades: PK-2 | 473 students
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