Odyssey Community School
Tel:
(860) 645-1234
Odyssey Community School serves 329 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Odyssey Community School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Odyssey Community School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Odyssey Community School's student population of 329 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 329 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Odyssey Community School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Odyssey Community School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #667 out of 951 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 15% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 25% |
| Black | 17% | 13% |
| White | 44% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Odyssey Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Odyssey Community School is Howell Cheney Technical High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Illing Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Verplanck School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Manchester Howell Cheney Technical High School Vocational School Grades: 9-12 | 634 students
0.6 miles
791 West Middle Tpke.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 649-5396 0.6 9-12 634 - Manchester Verplanck School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 373 students10
0.6 miles
126 Olcott St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3383 0.6 K-5 373 - Manchester Waddell School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 357 students10
0.8 miles
1151 Main Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3392 0.8 K-5 357 - Manchester Washington School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 309 students10
1.4 miles
94 Cedar St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3332 1.4 K-5 309 - Manchester Great Path Academy At Mcc Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 320 students10
1.5 miles
60 Bidwell Street
Manchester, CT 06045
(860) 521-3700 1.5 9-12 320
School Reviews
| 5 this is a WONDERFUL choice -the teachers/staff has taught my granddaughter the important values for her future-Every year I am amazed by what she has learned-I guess I am the "lucky one" - Posted by Parent - bevan |
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