Odyssey Academy (Closed 2018)

Odyssey Academy served 308 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 9% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
308 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)
9%
59%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)
25%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
10%
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Black
71%
12%
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White
9%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.47
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Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Odyssey Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
Odyssey Academy School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Odyssey Academy?
308 students attend Odyssey Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Odyssey Academy students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Odyssey Academy?
Odyssey Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Odyssey Academy offer ?
Odyssey Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Odyssey Academy part of?
Odyssey Academy is part of Odyssey Academy School District.

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