Summary:
The Odyssey Academy Inc. district in Texas operates two schools, Odyssey Academy - Galveston and Odyssey Academy - Bay Area, serving students from elementary through high school. While both schools face challenges, with the overall Odyssey Academy Inc. district ranked 870 out of 968 districts in Texas, Odyssey Academy - Bay Area appears to be the stronger performer of the two.
Odyssey Academy - Bay Area boasts higher test scores across most grade levels and subject areas compared to the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 53.57% of 8th graders at Odyssey Academy - Bay Area were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 41.18% for the district and 54.09% for the state. In contrast, Odyssey Academy - Galveston struggles with lower test scores, particularly in mathematics, with only 4.55% of 8th graders proficient or better in STAAR Mathematics, compared to 5.08% for the district and 40.23% for the state.
Both schools serve a high-need student population, with over 75% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Odyssey Academy - Galveston has an even higher rate at 83.03%. While both schools maintain a 100% four-year graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, Odyssey Academy - Bay Area spends more per student ($11,790) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (13.9) compared to Odyssey Academy - Galveston ($10,002 per student and 15.6 student-teacher ratio), which may contribute to its relatively stronger academic performance.
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