Odessa R-Vii

The Odessa R-Vii school district in Missouri consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools (McQuerry Elementary and Odessa Upper Elementary), 1 middle school (Odessa Middle), and 1 high school (Odessa High). The district as a whole is ranked in the top third of Missouri school districts, with all four schools maintaining a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools, Odessa High School ranks in the top 36% of Missouri high schools and has a relatively low free and reduced lunch rate, suggesting a more affluent student population. Odessa Middle School also performed well, with 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students scoring above the state average in mathematics. However, Odessa Upper Elementary had mixed results, with 3rd-grade students excelling in mathematics but 5th-grade students struggling in mathematics and science compared to the state average.

The district's racial demographics are predominantly white, ranging from 88.07% to 90.51% across the schools, with relatively low percentages of Hispanic and African American students. The free and reduced lunch rates vary significantly, from 24.7% at Odessa High School to 38.61% at McQuerry Elementary, indicating potential equity concerns within the district that may require further investigation and resource allocation to ensure all students have access to high-quality educational opportunities.