Odyssey Community School

Q: Is Odyssey Community School a good school?

Odyssey Community School ranks 198 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Odyssey Community School is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Manchester, CT, with a diverse student population of over 500 students. The school has consistently outperformed the state average in academic proficiency, while also boasting a more racially balanced student body compared to nearby schools in the Manchester School District.

Odyssey Community School's academic performance is a standout, with 3rd-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics reaching 70.3% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state averages of 45.9% and 51.3%, respectively. Additionally, the school's student population is more diverse, with a racial makeup of 27.01% White, 22.73% African American, 18.98% Hispanic, and 22.46% Asian students, setting it apart from the more homogeneous student bodies of nearby schools like Highland Park School and Buckley School. Odyssey Community School also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (41.44%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 43.2% to 78.08%.

The school's unique characteristics, including its strong academic performance, diverse student population, and socioeconomic factors, present both opportunities and challenges. The consistent academic success suggests Odyssey Community School is effectively supporting student learning, while the diversity of its student body may contribute to a rich learning environment. However, the differences in student demographics and performance between Odyssey Community School and nearby schools in the Manchester School District and Capitol Region Education Council districts highlight the potential for collaboration and sharing of best practices to improve educational outcomes for all students in the region.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

579 Middle Tpke West
Manchester, CT 06040

(860) 645-1234

District: Odyssey Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
198^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,497

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 370

Racial breakdown:

White:

26.5%

Asian:

23.8%

African American:

23.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Odyssey Community School ranks better than 60.2% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.14. (See more...)

Compare Details Odyssey Community School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.14. (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 Student population at Odyssey Community School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (26.5%), Asian (23.8%), African American (23.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Odyssey Community School is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Odyssey Community School employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Odyssey Community School is $14,497.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Odyssey Community School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Odyssey Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Odyssey Community School District 81^st of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Odyssey Community School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	19.29	480^th	570	15.8%
2007	31.22	447^th	568	21.3%
2008	36.93	421^st	565	25.5%
2009	22.74	475^th	566	16.1%
2010	34.72	448^th	579	22.6%
2011	43.67	399^th	565	29.4%
2012	56.18	334^th	564	40.8%
2013	49.87	351^st	557	37.0%
2015	48.53	305^th	551	44.6%
2017	39.85	314^th	519	39.5%
2018	23.14	402^nd	532	24.4%
2019	48.67	268^th	522	48.7%
2021	42.24	296^th	538	45.0%
2022	53.21	234^th	490	52.2%
2023	55.27	230^th	491	53.2%
2024	63.14	198^th	497	60.2%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Odyssey Community School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	51.65	150^th	248	39.5%
2007	45.97	161^st	250	35.6%
2008	57.55	137^th	252	45.6%
2009	47.09	166^th	255	34.9%
2010	60.21	141^st	268	47.4%
2011	62.13	140^th	269	48.0%
2012	59.05	152^nd	272	44.1%
2013	68.42	114^th	278	59.0%
2015	62.71	107^th	280	61.8%
2021	34.33	167^th	275	39.3%
2023	54.14	111^th	249	55.4%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Odyssey Community School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	33	4	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	44
1999	57	7	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	74
2000	87	13	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	105
2001	88	12	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	105
2002	84	12	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
2003	84	12	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
2004	93	9	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	116
2005	92	27	1	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	141
2006	100	39	3	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	174
2007	92	43	4	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	174
2008	97	43	4	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	177
2009	83	52	5	36	2	n/a	n/a	0	178
2010	89	48	9	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	180
2011	81	35	6	43	1	1	14	0	181
2012	144	59	22	54	3	1	31	0	314
2013	147	70	25	50	4	1	27	0	324
2014	155	72	33	54	1	0	10	0	325
2015	152	72	41	51	1	0	11	0	328
2016	150	67	44	48	0	0	19	0	328
2017	148	57	46	53	0	1	23	0	328
2018	143	57	49	55	1	1	23	0	329
2019	121	66	54	63	0	0	25	0	329
2020	111	70	61	63	1	0	23	0	329
2021	106	73	62	67	2	0	18	0	328
2022	96	71	70	68	3	0	20	0	328
2023	101	85	84	71	2	0	29	2	374
2024	98	86	88	71	2	0	24	1	370

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 Odyssey Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	44	4.1	10.7	0
1999	74	3.4	21.8	24.3
2000	105	9.0	11.7	20
2001	105	9.0	11.7	n/a
2002	100	8.0	12.5	28
2003	100	8.0	12.5	28
2004	116	11.2	10.4	31
2005	141	10.2	13.8	n/a
2006	174	12.7	13.7	42
2007	174	10.7	16.3	16.7
2008	177	16.3	10.9	20.9
2009	178	16.7	12.0	33.7
2010	180	16.2	11.0	40
2011	181	15.5	11.6	31.5
2012	314	26.3	11.9	37.9
2013	324	23.7	13.6	42.9
2014	325	23.7	13.6	33.5
2015	328	29.0	11.3	32.3
2016	328	29.0	11.3	32.3
2017	328	27.0	12.1	24.1
2018	329	33.0	9.9	21.9
2019	329	31.0	10.6	40.1
2020	329	31.0	10.6	42.9
2021	328	27.0	12.1	38.1
2022	328	28.0	11.7	43
2023	374	33.0	11.3	41.4
2024	370	32.0	11.5	45.1

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 Odyssey Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	44	4.1	10.7	0
1999	74	3.4	21.8	24.3
2000	105	9.0	11.7	20
2001	105	9.0	11.7	n/a
2002	100	8.0	12.5	28
2003	100	8.0	12.5	28
2004	116	11.2	10.4	31
2005	141	10.2	13.8	n/a
2006	174	12.7	13.7	42
2007	174	10.7	16.3	16.7
2008	177	16.3	10.9	20.9
2009	178	16.7	12.0	33.7
2010	180	16.2	11.0	40
2011	181	15.5	11.6	31.5
2012	314	26.3	11.9	37.9
2013	324	23.7	13.6	42.9
2014	325	23.7	13.6	33.5
2015	328	29.0	11.3	32.3
2016	328	29.0	11.3	32.3
2017	328	27.0	12.1	24.1
2018	329	33.0	9.9	21.9
2019	329	31.0	10.6	40.1
2020	329	31.0	10.6	42.9
2021	328	27.0	12.1	38.1
2022	328	28.0	11.7	43
2023	374	33.0	11.3	41.4
2024	370	32.0	11.5	45.1

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 Odyssey Community School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,269
2019	$13,531
2020	$12,740
2021	$13,221
2022	$15,514
2023	$14,497

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Odyssey Community School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 268^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 230^th of 491 Elementary schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Odyssey Community School)	62.2	55.2	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Odyssey Community School District)	62.2	55.2	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	47.4	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Odyssey Community School)	61.1	48.5	12.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Odyssey Community School District)	61.1	48.5	12.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Odyssey Community School)	54.1	48.6	5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Odyssey Community School District)	54.1	48.6	5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Odyssey Community School)	44.4	47.2	2.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Odyssey Community School District)	44.4	47.2	2.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	45.4	39.6	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	329	374	13.7%
African American	66	85	28.8%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	54	84	55.6%
Hispanic	63	71	12.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	121	101	16.5%
Two or More Races	25	29	16%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.1%	41.4%	1.3%

Schools Near Odyssey Community School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)			SBAC Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Odyssey Community School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	579 Middle Tpke West	Manchester	06040	Hartford County	Odyssey Community School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(860) 645-1234	370	32	11.5	45.1%	98 (26.5%)	86 (23.2%)	71 (19.2%)	88 (23.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.5%)	63.1	198^th of 497 public elementary schools	60.2%		55.3	230^th of 491 public elementary schools	53.2%	32		70.3	50.0	51.4	70.3		51.4	40.0	56.8	$14,497
Verplanck School	Public	K-4	126 Olcott Street	Manchester	06040	Hartford County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 647-3383	453	41	11.1	73.1%	72 (15.9%)	109 (24.1%)	218 (48.1%)	28 (6.2%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.4%)	6.8	468^th of 497 public elementary schools	5.8%		9.9	431^st of 491 public elementary schools	12.2%	37		13.1	22.3		22.2	17.0				$20,576
Waddell School	Public	K-4	163 Broad Street	Manchester	06042	Hartford County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 647-3392	509	40	12.8	64.8%	80 (15.7%)	121 (23.8%)	180 (35.4%)	102 (20.0%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (3.9%)	25.7	348^th of 497 public elementary schools	30.0%		25.9	340^th of 491 public elementary schools	30.8%	8		33.7	31.3		54.3	27.4				$21,378
Keeney School	Public	PK, KG-4	65 North School St.	Manchester	06042	Hartford County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 647-3354	310	25	12.2	55.5%	112 (36.1%)	76 (24.5%)	76 (24.5%)	22 (7.1%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.8%)	14.5	397^th of 497 public elementary schools	20.1%		18.9	370^th of 491 public elementary schools	24.6%	27		28.6	32.8		20.4					$20,535
Bowers School	Public	K-4	141 Princeton Street	Manchester	06042	Hartford County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 647-3313	303	28	10.7	58.1%	77 (25.4%)	59 (19.5%)	131 (43.2%)	21 (6.9%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	11 (3.6%)	15	396^th of 497 public elementary schools	20.3%		25.2	344^th of 491 public elementary schools	29.9%	52		27.1			28.2	30.5				$22,102
Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School	Public	K-5	101 Great Hill Rd.	East Hartford	06108	Hartford County	East Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 622-5720	322	30	10.6	75.2%	15 (4.7%)	79 (24.5%)	195 (60.6%)	11 (3.4%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	16 (5.0%)	10.8	434^th of 497 public elementary schools	12.7%		9.4	437^th of 491 public elementary schools	11.0%	3	30.0	14.8			14.8	28.9				$18,343
Dr. John A. Langford School	Public	K-5	61 Alps Dr.	East Hartford	06108	Hartford County	East Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 622-5700	313	28	11.0	60.1%	28 (8.9%)	96 (30.7%)	177 (56.5%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	38.2	292^nd of 497 public elementary schools	41.2%		31.4	322^nd of 491 public elementary schools	34.4%	30			41.0	41.7		49.2	43.8			$18,808
Martin School	Public	PK, KG-4	140 Dartmouth Rd.	Manchester	06040	Hartford County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 647-3367	217	22	9.8	54.8%	73 (33.6%)	46 (21.2%)	74 (34.1%)	14 (6.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.7%)	18	378^th of 497 public elementary schools	23.9%		20.3	362^nd of 491 public elementary schools	26.3%	16		34.2			28.9	28.6				$24,525
Academy of International Studies Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	625 Chapel Road	South Windsor	06074	Hartford County	Capitol Region Education Council	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 291-6001	486	35	13.8	57.2%	29 (6.0%)	167 (34.4%)	197 (40.5%)	65 (13.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.6%)	11	431^st of 497 public elementary schools	13.3%		12.8	410^th of 491 public elementary schools	16.5%	21	18.3	30.0	22.0	13.3		32.2	11.7			$22,496
Highland Park School	Public	K-4	397 Porter St.	Manchester	06040	Hartford County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 647-3430	329	31	10.6	54.4%	103 (31.3%)	71 (21.6%)	122 (37.1%)	23 (7.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	29.9	328^th of 497 public elementary schools	34.0%		25.3	342^nd of 491 public elementary schools	30.3%	14		37.9	40.9		43.9	36.4				$21,596

Frequently Asked Questions about Odyssey Community School

How many students attend Odyssey Community School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 370 students attended Odyssey Community School.

Is Odyssey Community School a good school?

Odyssey Community School ranks 198^th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Odyssey Community School?

Students at Odyssey Community School are 26% White, 24% Asian, 23% African American, 19% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Odyssey Community School in?

Odyssey Community School District

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