Odyssey - 47

Rating

Bottom 50%

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Odyssey - 47 serves 17 students in grades 6-8.

Odyssey - 47 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 17 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in SD
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Odyssey - 47 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Odyssey - 47's student population of 17 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

17 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Odyssey - 47 by grade.

School Rankings

Odyssey - 47 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Odyssey - 47 is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (SD)

Overall Testing Rank

#575 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤20%

43%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤20%

52%

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

12:1

American Indian

24%

14%

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

12%

Black

23%

White

29%

69%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

12%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.78

0.50

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

65%

34%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

12%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/24/2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Odyssey - 47's ranking?

Odyssey - 47 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).

How many students attend Odyssey - 47?

17 students attend Odyssey - 47.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

29% of Odyssey - 47 students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Odyssey - 47?

Odyssey - 47 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.

What grades does Odyssey - 47 offer ?

Odyssey - 47 offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Odyssey - 47 part of?

Odyssey - 47 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 17 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education