Odyssey Community School
Tel:
(860)645-1234
- Odyssey Community School serves 329 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- 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 2016-17 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%.
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 956 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five school years.
- 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 School Rank (16-17) | #638 out of 956 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 46% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 15% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 25% |
| Black | 18% | 13% |
| White | 44% | 54% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 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 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 Grades: K-5 | 373 students
0.6 miles
126 Olcott St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860)647-3383 0.6 K-5 373 - Manchester Waddell School Grades: K-5 | 357 students
0.8 miles
1151 Main Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860)647-3392 0.8 K-5 357 - Manchester Washington School Grades: K-5 | 309 students
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
Grades: 9-12 | 320 students
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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