Serving 19 students in grades 6-8, Odyssey - 47 ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Odyssey - 47's student population of 19 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Odyssey - 47 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Odyssey - 47 is 0.79, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#575 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
American Indian
26%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
7%
Black
16%
3%
White
26%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Odyssey - 47's ranking?
Odyssey - 47 is ranked #575 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
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?
19 students attend Odyssey - 47.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of Odyssey - 47 students are American Indian, 26% of students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Odyssey - 47?
Odyssey - 47 has a student ration of 3:1, 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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