Waddell School vs. Odyssey Community School
Should I attend Waddell School or Odyssey Community School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Waddell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Odyssey Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 474 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Waddell School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 328 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Odyssey Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-8
Total Students
474 students
328 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#543 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#607 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
98
38
Grade 1 Students
87
38
Grade 2 Students
104
38
Grade 3 Students
91
34
Grade 4 Students
94
35
Grade 5 Students
-
37
Grade 6 Students
-
37
Grade 7 Students
-
36
Grade 8 Students
-
35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
19%
21%
% Hispanic
35%
21%
% Black
25%
22%
% White
19%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.78
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%