Odle Middle School is a public middle school in the Crossroads neighborhood of Bellevue, Washington, United States. The school is one of seven middle schools in the Bellevue School District and was named posthumously after Frank Odle, who taught in the district for 55 years before retiring in 1968.
Serving 919 students in grades 6-8, Odle Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 919 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Odle Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Odle Middle School's student population of 919 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
919 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1969
Colors
Blue, Red
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sun. Aug 24, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 13, 2026
School Motto
Creators of Their Future World
School Rankings
Odle Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Odle Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#105 out of 2088 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
62%
9%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
19%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Odle Middle School's ranking?
Odle Middle School is ranked #105 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Odle Middle School often compared to?
Odle Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Middle School, Tyee Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Odle Middle School?
919 students attend Odle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Odle Middle School students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Odle Middle School?
Odle Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Odle Middle School offer ?
Odle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Odle Middle School part of?
Odle Middle School is part of Bellevue School District.
In what neighborhood is Odle Middle School located?
Odle Middle School is located in the Crossroads neighborhood of Bellevue, WA. There are 2 other public schools located in Crossroads.
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