Odyssey Middle

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Odyssey Middle ranks 496 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Odyssey Middle is a public middle school located in Orlando, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 723 students. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Odyssey Middle stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in math and science. The school consistently outperforms the Orange County and Florida state averages on end-of-course exams, with proficiency rates around 88-94% in Algebra 1 and Geometry, compared to 53-54% and 47-54% for the county, respectively. In 8th grade science, Odyssey Middle's proficiency rate is 53-57%, higher than the county's 46-50% and the state's 44-45%. However, the school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 23.3% to 30.0%, which is an area of concern.

Another notable aspect of Odyssey Middle is its diverse student population, with a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (62.66%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 35.68% to 75.52% Hispanic. Additionally, Odyssey Middle has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (44.81%) than some of the surrounding schools, which range from 28.87% to 73.8%. Despite these demographic differences, the school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting it is providing a quality education to its unique student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

9290 Lee Vista Blvd
Orlando, FL 32829

(407) 207-3850

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
496^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,256

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 723

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.7%

White:

16.7%

African American:

12.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Odyssey Middle ranks better than 58.5% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 16^th among 42 ranked middle schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.66. (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 Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.7%), White (16.7%), African American (12%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Odyssey Middle is 18, which is the 6^th best among 42 middle schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Odyssey Middle employs 40 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Odyssey Middle is $11,256, which is the 6^th highest among 42 middle schools in the Orange School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Odyssey Middle 496^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Odyssey Middle in the ranking list.)

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Odyssey Middle

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	67.13	188^th	593	68.3%
2005	66.00	201^st	602	66.6%
2006	63.78	237^th	675	64.9%
2007	67.17	246^th	736	66.6%
2008	61.07	309^th	740	58.2%
2009	63.25	293^rd	780	62.4%
2010	60.71	345^th	839	58.9%
2011	65.29	319^th	891	64.2%
2012	71.02	246^th	897	72.6%
2013	66.58	310^th	956	67.6%
2014	64.97	336^th	999	66.4%
2016	59.22	379^th	997	62.0%
2017	51.15	499^th	1031	51.6%
2018	43.58	589^th	1035	43.1%
2019	47.24	584^th	1099	46.9%
2021	53.10	510^th	1136	55.1%
2022	51.15	540^th	1148	53.0%
2023	57.50	464^th	1177	60.6%
2024	56.66	496^th	1196	58.5%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Odyssey Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	544	131	28	425	1	n/a	n/a	0	1129
2003	544	131	28	425	1	n/a	n/a	0	1129
2004	599	135	39	491	3	n/a	n/a	0	1267
2005	646	144	74	650	4	n/a	n/a	0	1518
2006	450	148	56	646	3	n/a	n/a	0	1303
2007	422	146	66	770	4	n/a	n/a	26	1434
2008	428	179	71	854	8	n/a	n/a	29	1569
2009	472	187	82	861	12	n/a	n/a	41	1655
2010	197	99	44	487	10	n/a	n/a	27	864
2011	198	105	48	497	9	2	20	0	879
2012	194	103	47	524	6	3	21	0	898
2013	173	136	52	568	3	2	21	0	955
2014	174	120	58	562	4	1	21	0	940
2015	154	143	48	538	3	1	25	0	912
2016	155	111	45	532	4	0	24	0	871
2017	137	177	49	541	3	0	26	0	933
2018	133	162	47	517	6	3	24	0	892
2019	134	134	56	529	4	2	17	0	876
2020	134	109	48	516	5	2	18	0	832
2021	119	86	44	472	3	1	16	0	741
2022	115	92	44	428	0	3	11	0	693
2023	121	87	44	453	1	3	14	0	723

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 Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1129	55.0	20.5	35.3
2003	1129	55.0	20.5	35.3
2004	1267	64.0	19.8	31.8
2005	1518	77.0	19.7	31.5
2006	1303	73.0	17.8	43.3
2007	1434	81.0	17.7	46.5
2008	1569	84.0	18.7	46.4
2009	1655	88.0	19.2	46.7
2010	864	55.0	15.7	63.2
2011	879	51.0	17.2	63.1
2012	898	48.0	18.7	51.9
2013	955	51.0	18.7	69.8
2014	940	52.0	18.0	64.8
2015	912	49.0	18.6	62.7
2016	871	47.0	18.5	65.3
2017	933	48.0	19.4	64.7
2018	892	51.0	17.4	59.9
2019	876	46.0	19.0	68.3
2020	832	46.0	18.0	66.5
2021	741	42.0	17.6	41.4
2022	693	38.0	18.2	44.4
2023	723	40.0	18.0	44.8

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 Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1129	55.0	20.5	35.3
2003	1129	55.0	20.5	35.3
2004	1267	64.0	19.8	31.8
2005	1518	77.0	19.7	31.5
2006	1303	73.0	17.8	43.3
2007	1434	81.0	17.7	46.5
2008	1569	84.0	18.7	46.4
2009	1655	88.0	19.2	46.7
2010	864	55.0	15.7	63.2
2011	879	51.0	17.2	63.1
2012	898	48.0	18.7	51.9
2013	955	51.0	18.7	69.8
2014	940	52.0	18.0	64.8
2015	912	49.0	18.6	62.7
2016	871	47.0	18.5	65.3
2017	933	48.0	19.4	64.7
2018	892	51.0	17.4	59.9
2019	876	46.0	19.0	68.3
2020	832	46.0	18.0	66.5
2021	741	42.0	17.6	41.4
2022	693	38.0	18.2	44.4
2023	723	40.0	18.0	44.8

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 Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$332 (3.9%)	$8,081 (96.1%)	$8,413
2019	$287 (3.5%)	$7,919 (96.5%)	$8,207
2020	$509 (5.6%)	$8,644 (94.4%)	$9,153
2021	$1,012 (10.3%)	$8,839 (89.7%)	$9,851
2022	$1,850 (16.6%)	$9,315 (83.4%)	$11,165
2023	$1,892 (16.8%)	$9,364 (83.2%)	$11,256

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Odyssey Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 584^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 464^th of 1177 Middle schools	13.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Odyssey Middle)	53	42	11%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	48	46	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Odyssey Middle)	53	51	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	49	50	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Odyssey Middle)	57	49	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	47	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Odyssey Middle)	33	15	18%
8th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	36	38	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Odyssey Middle)	51	53	2%
8th Grade Science (Orange)	49	50	1%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Odyssey Middle)	73	69	4%
End of Course Civics (Orange)	66	61	5%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Odyssey Middle)	82	86	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange)	63	51	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Odyssey Middle)	90	94	4%
End of Course Geometry (Orange)	53	44	9%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	876	723	17.5%
African American	134	87	35.1%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	56	44	21.4%
Hispanic	529	453	14.4%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	134	121	9.7%
Two or More Races	17	14	17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.3%	44.8%	23.5%

Schools Near Odyssey Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (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	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Odyssey Middle	Public	6-8	9290 Lee Vista Blvd	Orlando	32829	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 207-3850	723	40	18.0	44.8%	121 (16.7%)	87 (12.0%)	453 (62.7%)	44 (6.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	14 (1.9%)	56.7	496^th of 1196 public middle schools	58.5%		57.5	464^th of 1177 public middle schools	60.6%	32	55.0	59.0	55.0	53.0	24.0	56.0	57.0	88.0	93.0	67.0	$11,256	$1,892	$9,364
Liberty Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	3405 S Chickasaw Trl	Orlando	32829	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 249-6440	915	48	19.0	66.3%	94 (10.3%)	87 (9.5%)	691 (75.5%)	30 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	10 (1.1%)	34.1	804^th of 1196 public middle schools	32.8%		39.5	706^th of 1177 public middle schools	40.0%	98	41.0	36.0	43.0	44.0	29.0	49.0	43.0	50.0	100.0	47.0	$10,167	$2,165	$8,001
Innovation Middle	Public	6-8	13950 Storey Park Blvd	Orlando	32832	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 730-4670	1,311	69	19.0	37.0%	339 (25.9%)	123 (9.4%)	734 (56.0%)	69 (5.3%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	40 (3.1%)	66.4	369^th of 1196 public middle schools	69.1%		69.9	327^th of 1177 public middle schools	72.2%	42	61.0	58.0	56.0	67.0	36.0	66.0	60.0	90.0	98.0	78.0	$8,622	$1,120	$7,501
Conway Middle	Public	6-8	4600 Anderson Rd	Orlando	32812	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6420	681	39	17.4	60.1%	159 (23.3%)	95 (14.0%)	393 (57.7%)	8 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (3.2%)	32.3	834^th of 1196 public middle schools	30.3%		31.2	827^th of 1177 public middle schools	29.7%	7	43.0	40.0	37.0	42.0	24.0	56.0	34.0	59.0	92.0	46.0	$12,072	$2,733	$9,339
Roberto Clemente Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	6000 Roberto Clemente Rd	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 249-6430	951	51	18.6	63.4%	93 (9.8%)	121 (12.7%)	683 (71.8%)	41 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	9 (0.9%)	27.5	898^th of 1196 public middle schools	24.9%		25.9	896^th of 1177 public middle schools	23.9%	2	35.0	31.0	36.0	35.0	21.0	51.0	38.0	88.0	100.0	31.0	$9,748	$1,648	$8,100
Legacy Middle	Public	6-8	11398 Lake Underhill Rd	Orlando	32825	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 658-5330	683	38	17.9	56.4%	113 (16.5%)	109 (16.0%)	397 (58.1%)	46 (6.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.5%)	36	781^st of 1196 public middle schools	34.7%		34.6	781^st of 1177 public middle schools	33.6%		46.0	42.0	39.0	43.0	32.0	50.0	41.0	82.0		54.0	$11,050	$1,857	$9,194
Discovery Middle	Public	6-8	601 Woodbury Rd	Orlando	32828	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 384-1555	812	41	19.8	52.6%	255 (31.4%)	75 (9.2%)	423 (52.1%)	30 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	27 (3.3%)	66	376^th of 1196 public middle schools	68.6%		66.8	362^nd of 1177 public middle schools	69.2%	14	57.0	55.0	60.0	68.0	44.0	71.0	60.0	98.0	100.0	79.0	$10,482	$1,660	$8,823
Avalon Middle	Public	6-8	13914 Mailer Blvd	Orlando	32828	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 207-7839	911	46	19.8	28.9%	386 (42.4%)	81 (8.9%)	325 (35.7%)	82 (9.0%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	31 (3.4%)	81.8	179^th of 1196 public middle schools	85.0%		83.4	163^rd of 1177 public middle schools	86.2%	16	74.0	71.0	60.0	75.0	50.0	86.0	68.0	100.0	100.0	82.0	$10,389	$1,629	$8,759
Union Park Middle	Public	6-8	1844 Westfall Dr	Orlando	32817	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6309	706	45	15.6	73.8%	62 (8.8%)	111 (15.7%)	500 (70.8%)	14 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.8%)	12 (1.7%)	21.2	982^nd of 1196 public middle schools	17.9%		23.2	933^rd of 1177 public middle schools	20.7%	49	37.0	29.0	31.0	47.0	21.0	34.0	29.0	59.0	100.0	31.0	$12,575	$2,679	$9,896
Judson B Walker Middle	Public	6-8	150 Amidon Ln	Orlando	32809	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 858-3210	933	43	21.6	72.9%	56 (6.0%)	180 (19.3%)	671 (71.9%)	14 (1.5%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	16.7	1038^th of 1196 public middle schools	13.2%		19.4	988^th of 1177 public middle schools	16.1%	50	27.0	22.0	29.0	29.0	21.0	41.0	27.0	100.0		43.0	$9,427	$1,661	$7,765

Frequently Asked Questions about Odyssey Middle

What is the racial makeup of Odyssey Middle?

Students at Odyssey Middle are 63% Hispanic, 17% White, 12% African American, 6% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Is Odyssey Middle a good school?

Odyssey Middle ranks 496^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Odyssey Middle in?

Orange

How many students attend Odyssey Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 723 students attended Odyssey Middle.

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