Is Odessa Middle a good school?

Odessa Middle ranks 206 th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Odessa Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 487 students attended Odessa Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Odessa Middle?

Students at Odessa Middle are 88% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Odessa Middle attend?

Students who attend Odessa Middle usually go on to attend Odessa High

Odessa Middle

Summary:

Odessa Middle is a public middle school serving 494 students in grades 6-8 in Odessa, Missouri, which is part of the Odessa R-VII school district. The school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, performing generally above the state average in mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments, particularly in 6th and 7th grades.

However, Odessa Middle faces some challenges, including a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 18.1% in 2022-2023 to 27.2% in 2023-2024, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's special education students have also had mixed performance, ranking 144 out of 194 Missouri middle schools in 2023-2024 (1 star) but ranking 53 out of 192 in 2022-2023 (4 stars), suggesting inconsistency in supporting this student population. Compared to nearby higher-performing schools like Paul Kinder Middle School and Brittany Hill Middle in the Blue Springs R-IV district, Odessa Middle has room for improvement.

On a positive note, Odessa Middle stands out for its exceptional Algebra I performance, with 92.7% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, far exceeding the district and state averages. This suggests the school is effectively preparing students for advanced math coursework. However, the school's overall statewide ranking has declined from 127 out of 454 middle schools in 2020-2021 to 206 out of 451 in 2023-2024, indicating it may be losing ground relative to its peers and should investigate the underlying causes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

607 S Fifth St
Odessa, MO 64076-1431

(816) 633-1500

District: Odessa R-Vii

SchoolDigger Rank:
206^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,875

Students who attend Odessa Middle usually attend:

High:

Odessa High

Feeder schools for Odessa Middle:

Elementary:	McQuerry Elementary
	Odessa Upper Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 487

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.1%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Odessa Middle ranks better than 54.3% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.07. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.1%), two or more races (5.1%), Hispanic (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Odessa Middle is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Odessa Middle employs 38.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Odessa Middle is $8,875.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Odessa Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Odessa Middle 206^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Odessa Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Odessa R-Vii:

SchoolDigger ranks Odessa R-Vii 186^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Odessa Middle

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Rank History for all students at Odessa Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	52.36	265^th	619	57.2%
2007	62.86	181^st	624	71.0%
2008	60.84	213^th	624	65.9%
2009	60.32	228^th	601	62.1%
2010	50.64	353^rd	614	42.5%
2011	56.84	282^nd	625	54.9%
2012	58.36	262^nd	623	57.9%
2013	59.16	249^th	649	61.6%
2014	56.64	276^th	633	56.4%
2015	60.31	210^th	585	64.1%
2016	51.33	217^th	435	50.1%
2017	56.14	240^th	568	57.7%
2018	56.49	220^th	552	60.1%
2019	58.31	218^th	587	62.9%
2021	66.36	127^th	454	72.0%
2022	63.52	146^th	459	68.2%
2023	57.30	188^th	459	59.0%
2024	54.07	206^th	451	54.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Odessa Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.76	53^rd	192	72.4%
2024	30.49	144^th	194	25.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Odessa Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	56.23	140^th	422	66.8%
2019	63.86	120^th	482	75.1%
2021	64.63	92^nd	371	75.2%
2023	51.46	175^th	382	54.2%
2024	54.31	161^st	378	57.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Odessa Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	33.38	119^th	162	26.5%
2021	32.96	143^rd	195	26.7%
2022	79.79	22^nd	187	88.2%

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Rank History for White students at Odessa Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	47.84	221^st	479	53.9%
2019	49.69	242^nd	527	54.1%
2021	55.19	145^th	376	61.4%
2022	50.30	169^th	381	55.6%
2023	47.80	195^th	385	49.4%
2024	41.06	222^nd	379	41.4%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Odessa Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1997	498	8	1	5	7	n/a	n/a	519
1998	556	10	1	1	4	n/a	n/a	572
1999	541	6	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	550
2000	572	10	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	587
2001	761	18	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	788
2002	719	16	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	743
2003	719	16	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	743
2004	730	15	0	8	2	n/a	n/a	755
2005	709	15	2	8	2	n/a	n/a	736
2006	684	15	2	15	1	n/a	n/a	717
2007	633	12	3	13	2	n/a	n/a	663
2008	616	11	3	8	1	n/a	n/a	639
2009	597	9	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	614
2010	462	8	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	475
2011	494	6	2	8	4	0	0	514
2012	471	3	2	14	4	0	0	494
2013	479	2	2	13	2	0	0	498
2014	472	3	3	8	2	0	0	488
2015	441	4	2	5	1	0	1	454
2016	436	9	2	6	2	0	0	455
2017	411	11	4	5	7	0	0	438
2018	438	13	3	8	1	0	5	468
2019	438	4	1	19	2	1	13	478
2020	480	3	0	25	2	2	6	518
2021	462	2	1	18	3	3	12	501
2022	466	3	1	24	2	3	13	512
2023	439	4	1	27	5	0	18	494
2024	429	5	0	22	6	0	25	487

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Odessa Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	519	33.0	15.7	19.3
1998	572	37.9	15.1	20.8
1999	550	39.8	13.8	25.5
2000	587	39.8	14.7	27.6
2001	788	51.0	15.5	27.5
2002	743	47.0	15.8	31.2
2003	743	47.0	15.8	31.2
2004	755	47.8	15.8	31.1
2005	736	47.0	15.7	29.9
2006	717	52.0	13.8	31
2007	663	50.8	13.1	30.3
2008	639	52.4	12.2	32.9
2009	614	49.1	12.5	37.5
2010	475	38.3	12.4	37.9
2011	514	37.3	13.7	41.8
2012	494	36.0	13.7	41.9
2013	498	36.0	13.8	45.4
2014	488	34.3	14.2	43.6
2015	454	36.0	12.6	40.3
2016	455	35.0	13.0	40.4
2017	438	35.4	12.3	40.6
2018	468	35.3	13.2	41.2
2019	478	35.9	13.3	39.3
2020	518	34.8	14.8	45.9
2021	501	34.9	14.3	38.9
2022	512	37.1	13.8	40
2023	494	38.1	12.9	28.9
2024	487	38.7	12.5	37.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Odessa Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	519	33.0	15.7	19.3
1998	572	37.9	15.1	20.8
1999	550	39.8	13.8	25.5
2000	587	39.8	14.7	27.6
2001	788	51.0	15.5	27.5
2002	743	47.0	15.8	31.2
2003	743	47.0	15.8	31.2
2004	755	47.8	15.8	31.1
2005	736	47.0	15.7	29.9
2006	717	52.0	13.8	31
2007	663	50.8	13.1	30.3
2008	639	52.4	12.2	32.9
2009	614	49.1	12.5	37.5
2010	475	38.3	12.4	37.9
2011	514	37.3	13.7	41.8
2012	494	36.0	13.7	41.9
2013	498	36.0	13.8	45.4
2014	488	34.3	14.2	43.6
2015	454	36.0	12.6	40.3
2016	455	35.0	13.0	40.4
2017	438	35.4	12.3	40.6
2018	468	35.3	13.2	41.2
2019	478	35.9	13.3	39.3
2020	518	34.8	14.8	45.9
2021	501	34.9	14.3	38.9
2022	512	37.1	13.8	40
2023	494	38.1	12.9	28.9
2024	487	38.7	12.5	37.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Odessa Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$282 (3.0%)	$9,050 (97.0%)	$9,332
2020	$479 (5.5%)	$8,294 (94.5%)	$8,773
2021	$1,099 (12.5%)	$7,698 (87.5%)	$8,797
2022	$342 (3.9%)	$8,533 (96.1%)	$8,875

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Odessa Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 218^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 188^th of 459 Middle schools	3.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Odessa Middle)	45.4	44.1	1.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Odessa R-Vii)	45.4	44.1	1.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Odessa Middle)	44.1	36.5	7.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Odessa R-Vii)	44.1	36.5	7.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Odessa Middle)	42	46.1	4.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Odessa R-Vii)	42	46.1	4.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Odessa Middle)	46.8	40.4	6.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Odessa R-Vii)	46.8	40.4	6.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Odessa Middle)	26.1	48	21.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Odessa R-Vii)	26.1	48	21.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Odessa Middle)	49.1	18	31.1%
8th Grade Science (Odessa R-Vii)	49.1	18	31.1%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Odessa Middle)	50.7	38.5	12.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Odessa R-Vii)	50.7	38.5	12.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Odessa Middle)	95.4	93.7	1.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Odessa R-Vii)	56.6	41.4	15.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	478	494	3.3%
African American	4	4
American Indian	2	5	150%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	19	27	42.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	438	439	0.2%
Two or More Races	13	18	38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.3%	28.9%	10.4%

Schools Near Odessa Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Odessa Middle	Public	6-8	607 S Fifth St	Odessa	64076	Lafayette County	Odessa R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 633-1500	487	39	12.5	37.2%	429 (88.1%)	5 (1.0%)	22 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.1%)	54.1	206^th of 451 public middle schools	54.3%		57.3	188^th of 459 public middle schools	59.0%	18		45.8	37.9	36.2		25.8		27.9	42.6	39.4	92.7	$8,875	$342	$8,533
Oak Grove Middle	Public	6-8	401 SE 12th St	Oak Grove	64075	Jackson County	Oak Grove R-VI	No	No	No	No	(816) 690-4154	471	35	13.5	32.9%	409 (86.8%)	10 (2.1%)	36 (7.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)	38.1	289^th of 451 public middle schools	35.9%		45.7	254^th of 459 public middle schools	44.7%	35		30.1	29.0	8.0		28.0		27.7	38.7	35.1	71.6	$10,361	$2,311	$8,050
Lafayette County Middle	Public	6-8	807b W 31st	Higginsville	64037	Lafayette County	Lafayette County C-1	No	No	No	No	(660) 584-7161	230	19	12.2	47.8%	194 (84.3%)	13 (5.7%)	11 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.2%)	42.3	258^th of 451 public middle schools	42.8%		47.3	244^th of 459 public middle schools	46.8%	14		19.5	27.3	30.7		39.7		18.0	34.2	41.0		$11,500	$392	$11,108
Grain Valley South Middle School	Public	6-8	901 SE Ryan Rd	Grain Valley	64029	Jackson County	Grain Valley R-V	No	No	No	No	(816) 229-3499	530	42	12.5	27.0%	434 (81.9%)	10 (1.9%)	38 (7.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (8.3%)	83.5	52^nd of 451 public middle schools	88.5%		86.2	40^th of 459 public middle schools	91.3%	12		66.8	70.8			43.8		40.6	46.5	53.8		$10,717	$1,042	$9,676
Lexington Middle	Public	5-8	1111 S 24th St	Lexington	64067	Lafayette County	Lexington R-V	No	No	No	No	(660) 259-4611	253	20	12.9	56.9%	209 (82.6%)	9 (3.6%)	19 (7.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.5%)	15.2	401^st of 451 public middle schools	11.1%		15.3	402^nd of 459 public middle schools	12.4%	1	6.1	23.7	24.2	2.1	10.5	16.6	16.8	23.8	14.6	9.2
Grain Valley North Middle School	Public	6-8	31608 E Pink Hill Road	Grain Valley	64029	Jackson County	Grain Valley R-V	No	No	No	No	(816) 994-4800	519	43	11.9	22.7%	414 (79.8%)	22 (4.2%)	40 (7.7%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (7.3%)	69.4	115^th of 451 public middle schools	74.5%		78.3	68^th of 459 public middle schools	85.2%	47		54.1	55.6			38.9		34.5	41.3	44.2	88.3	$11,006	$978	$10,027
Osage Trail Middle	Public	7-8	25102 E. US 24 Highway	Independence	64016	Jackson County	Fort Osage R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 650-7151	724	51	14.2	46.3%	472 (65.2%)	85 (11.7%)	96 (13.3%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	15 (2.1%)	48 (6.6%)	40	275^th of 451 public middle schools	39.0%		41.4	278^th of 459 public middle schools	39.4%	3			38.1	20.0		28.1			30.6	31.9	91.4	$10,757	$1,270	$9,487
Fire Prairie Middle	Public	5-6	25102 E. US 24 Highway	Independence	64016	Jackson County	Fort Osage R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 650-7158	693	50	13.8	49.1%	458 (66.1%)	69 (10.0%)	81 (11.7%)	7 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	11 (1.6%)	64 (9.2%)								(n/a)	23.8	36.2			28.9		34.7	28.6				$10,651	$1,381	$9,270
Brittany Hill Middle	Public	6-8	2701 NW 1st St	Blue Springs	64014	Jackson County	Blue Springs R-IV	No	No	No	No	(816) 874-3470	853	60	14.1	29.0%	571 (66.9%)	106 (12.4%)	91 (10.7%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	75 (8.8%)	87.6	37^th of 451 public middle schools	91.8%		84.1	49^th of 459 public middle schools	89.3%	12		59.7	57.7	45.7		52.4		57.9	50.7	53.8	93.9	$12,279	$1,245	$11,034
Moreland Ridge Middle	Public	6-8	900 SW Bishop Dr	Blue Springs	64015	Jackson County	Blue Springs R-IV	No	No	No	No	(816) 874-3540	862	58	14.9	31.2%	564 (65.4%)	134 (15.5%)	87 (10.1%)	14 (1.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (7.0%)	78.1	75^th of 451 public middle schools	83.4%		77.5	75^th of 459 public middle schools	83.7%			51.4	56.5	39.1		41.9		41.6	48.8	54.4	93.0	$10,024	$779	$9,246

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