Odyssey Charter School

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Odyssey Charter School ranks 140 th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Odyssey Charter School is a high-performing elementary school located in American Fork, Utah, serving 362 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Odyssey Charter School District, which is ranked 23 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Odyssey Charter School consistently outperforms the state average on RISE assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 4th-grade students scored 62.7% proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 44%. Additionally, Odyssey Charter School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.8, which is lower than the ratios of most nearby Alpine District public schools. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 15.36% to 21.55% over the past three school years.

Compared to the nearby public schools in the Alpine District, Odyssey Charter School generally outperforms them on academic measures, such as RISE test scores. This suggests that the charter school model may be providing additional educational benefits for its students. While Odyssey Charter School is performing well overall, there may be opportunities to further improve its performance, particularly in areas where it is slightly below the state average, such as 3rd-grade ELA proficiency.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

738 E Quality Dr
American Fork, UT 84003

(801) 492-8105

District: Odyssey Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
140^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,206

Student/teacher ratio: 19.8

Number of students: 410

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.5%

Hispanic:

18.3%

Asian:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Odyssey Charter School ranks better than 75% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.43. (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 (70.5%), Hispanic (18.3%), Asian (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Odyssey Charter School is 19.8. (See more...)

Compare Odyssey Charter School employs 20.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Odyssey Charter School is $6,206.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Odyssey Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Odyssey Charter School 23^rd of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Odyssey Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Odyssey Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	45.81	310^th	498	37.8%
2009	35.90	371^st	509	27.1%
2010	55.17	260^th	518	49.8%
2011	58.91	274^th	563	51.3%
2012	57.83	291^st	579	49.7%
2013	62.98	244^th	576	57.6%
2014	63.44	171^st	509	66.4%
2015	44.96	309^th	537	42.5%
2016	57.64	230^th	533	56.8%
2017	68.13	154^th	526	70.7%
2018	68.57	151^st	528	71.4%
2019	71.79	143^rd	572	75.0%
2021	73.72	126^th	559	77.5%
2022	72.25	135^th	551	75.5%
2023	66.64	171^st	561	69.5%
2024	72.43	140^th	561	75.0%

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Rank History for White students at Odyssey Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	57.68	174^th	435	60.0%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of 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: Utah State Board of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, August 23, 2014

I am both a parent and teacher at Odyssey Charter School. All four of my children have attended or are currently attending Odyssey. I am very pleased with the education they have received. The curriculum is well laid out and builds from one year to the next to give them a well rounded knowledge base. I love the Music and Latin programs because they are so well taught and enhance the education my children receive. Because I also work at the school, I see first hand how dedicated the teachers are to providing the best possible education and learning environment for my kids. They work long hours to make sure everything is just right. They also keep me informed about what is going on in the classroom, what is coming up so I can help my kids be prepared, and any individual concerns and accolades regarding my kids. My favorite thing about Odyssey is the positive atmosphere within the school. The current administration is so supportive and the staff really work together and collaborate to make things run smoothly. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Odyssey Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	332	4	15	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	367
2007	388	5	20	22	5	n/a	n/a	0	440
2008	399	4	18	21	5	n/a	n/a	3	450
2009	430	1	11	30	3	n/a	n/a	0	475
2010	376	1	10	35	3	n/a	n/a	58	483
2011	414	1	19	38	0	11	4	0	487
2012	427	2	13	37	0	4	19	0	502
2013	447	5	14	46	2	4	19	0	537
2014	447	6	14	39	2	1	27	0	536
2015	436	3	11	42	5	5	18	0	520
2016	446	4	11	53	4	4	18	0	540
2017	388	3	16	50	1	2	20	0	480
2018	345	2	26	71	0	1	14	0	459
2019	331	2	24	63	0	0	10	0	430
2020	301	3	28	63	0	3	13	0	411
2021	260	2	27	56	1	1	14	0	361
2022	279	1	18	68	1	5	12	0	384
2023	259	2	16	65	1	6	13	0	362
2024	289	6	19	75	0	6	15	0	410

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 Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	367	22.0	16.7	9.3
2007	440	17.2	25.6	2
2008	450	21.9	20.5	n/a
2009	475	1.0	21.7	19.6
2010	483	21.8	22.1	34.4
2011	487	19.9	24.4	25.3
2012	502	24.6	20.3	51.8
2013	537	24.5	21.8	46.2
2014	536	26.3	20.3	18.1
2015	520	n/a	n/a	20.8
2016	540	n/a	n/a	17.2
2017	480	26.3	18.2	19.4
2018	459	n/a	n/a	20.5
2019	430	22.9	18.7	21.2
2020	411	24.2	16.9	20.9
2021	361	n/a	n/a	18
2022	384	22.8	16.8	15.4
2023	362	21.5	16.8	21.5
2024	410	20.6	19.8	19.5

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 Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	367	22.0	16.7	9.3
2007	440	17.2	25.6	2
2008	450	21.9	20.5	n/a
2009	475	1.0	21.7	19.6
2010	483	21.8	22.1	34.4
2011	487	19.9	24.4	25.3
2012	502	24.6	20.3	51.8
2013	537	24.5	21.8	46.2
2014	536	26.3	20.3	18.1
2015	520	n/a	n/a	20.8
2016	540	n/a	n/a	17.2
2017	480	26.3	18.2	19.4
2018	459	n/a	n/a	20.5
2019	430	22.9	18.7	21.2
2020	411	24.2	16.9	20.9
2021	361	n/a	n/a	18
2022	384	22.8	16.8	15.4
2023	362	21.5	16.8	21.5
2024	410	20.6	19.8	19.5

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 Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$198 (3.2%)	$6,008 (96.8%)	$6,206

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Odyssey Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 143^rd of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 171^st of 561 Elementary schools	5.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Odyssey Charter School)	43	46.5	3.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Odyssey Charter School)	43	46.5	3.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Odyssey Charter School)	51.9	54.6	2.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Odyssey Charter School)	51.9	54.6	2.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Odyssey Charter School)	60.7	54.6	6.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Odyssey Charter School)	60.7	54.6	6.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Odyssey Charter School)	52.5	56.3	3.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Odyssey Charter School)	52.5	56.3	3.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Odyssey Charter School)	63.9	60	3.9%
4th Grade Science (Odyssey Charter School)	63.9	60	3.9%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Odyssey Charter School)	66	58.7	7.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Odyssey Charter School)	66	58.7	7.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	46.8	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Odyssey Charter School)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Odyssey Charter School)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	44.6	4.4%
5th Grade Science (Odyssey Charter School)	68	55	13%
5th Grade Science (Odyssey Charter School)	68	55	13%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Odyssey Charter School)	60	50	10%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Odyssey Charter School)	60	50	10%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.9	45.3	3.6%
6th Grade Science (Odyssey Charter School)	70	62.5	7.5%
6th Grade Science (Odyssey Charter School)	70	62.5	7.5%
6th Grade Science (Utah)	57.7	55.5	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	430	362	15.8%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	1
Asian	24	16	33.3%
Hispanic	63	65	3.2%
Pacific Islander	0	6
White	331	259	21.8%
Two or More Races	10	13	30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.2%	21.5%	0.4%

Schools Near Odyssey Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)				RISE Mathematics (2024)				RISE Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Odyssey Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	738 E Quality Dr	American Fork	84003	Utah County	Odyssey Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 492-8105	410	21	19.8	19.5%	289 (70.5%)	6 (1.5%)	75 (18.3%)	19 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	15 (3.7%)	72.4	140^th of 561 public elementary schools	75.0%		66.6	171^st of 561 public elementary schools	69.5%	31	45.3	62.7	64.7		51.0	59.3	48.1		67.8	67.3		$6,206	$198	$6,009
Greenwood School	Public	PK, KG-6	50 E 200 S	American Fork	84003	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 610-8708	691	33	21.2	31.4%	453 (65.6%)	7 (1.0%)	171 (24.7%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.9%)	40 (5.8%)	43.6	329^th of 561 public elementary schools	41.4%		32.6	378^th of 561 public elementary schools	32.6%	49	39.1	41.0	47.7	52.2	34.4	44.6	22.3	51.1	48.2	39.6	60.2	$7,814	$1,169	$6,646
Mount Mahogany School	Public	PK, KG-6	618 N 1300 W	Pleasant Grove	84062	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 610-8113	663	30	22.3	43.4%	371 (56.0%)	1 (0.2%)	230 (34.7%)	6 (0.9%)	3 (0.5%)	14 (2.1%)	38 (5.7%)	12.2	498^th of 561 public elementary schools	11.2%		17.3	466^th of 561 public elementary schools	16.9%	32	33.0	15.9	33.8	28.1	33.7	15.9	23.1	15.0	16.8	38.2	29.6	$7,315	$611	$6,704
Barratt School	Public	PK, KG-6	168 N 900 E	American Fork	84003	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8701	601	21	29.0	15.5%	484 (80.5%)	2 (0.3%)	78 (13.0%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	7 (1.2%)	24 (4.0%)	57.1	237^th of 561 public elementary schools	57.8%		70.8	143^rd of 561 public elementary schools	74.5%	94	65.6	49.4	57.9	54.1	54.1	46.8	44.7	42.4	39.3	46.1	53.0	$6,938	$322	$6,616
Forbes School	Public	K-6	281 N 200 E	American Fork	84003	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8705	577	26	22.3	36.9%	387 (67.1%)	6 (1.0%)	135 (23.4%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (2.1%)	31 (5.4%)	29.3	408^th of 561 public elementary schools	27.3%		39.1	348^th of 561 public elementary schools	38.0%	60	39.5	30.6	37.4	44.2	36.5	38.9	28.4	35.2	38.9	37.8	45.8	$7,414	$462	$6,952
Serv By Appt	Public	PK, KG-3	575 N 100 E	American Fork	84003	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 756-8400	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Alpine Online School	Public, Virtual	K-8	575 N 100 E	American Fork	84003	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	Yes	No	(801) 756-8400	102	6	17.4	19.6%	76 (74.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (16.7%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.9%)	4 (3.9%)								(n/a)												$8,640	$151	$8,489
John Hancock Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	125 N 100 E	Pleasant Grove	84062	Utah County	John Hancock Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 796-5646	179	15	12.2	30.2%	140 (78.2%)	2 (1.1%)	24 (13.4%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (5.6%)								(n/a)												$8,659	$517	$8,142
Manila School	Public	PK, KG-6	1726 N 600 W	Pleasant Grove	84062	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8112	591	24	24.4	9.6%	500 (84.6%)	3 (0.5%)	58 (9.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (1.0%)	20 (3.4%)	69.2	166^th of 561 public elementary schools	70.4%		75.6	121^st of 561 public elementary schools	78.4%	45	50.0	47.0	51.7	59.6	63.0	51.3	51.7	54.8	51.3	61.9	73.4	$6,715	$267	$6,448
Shelley School	Public	PK, KG-6	602 N 200 W	American Fork	84003	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8718	753	30	25.4	12.6%	634 (84.2%)	5 (0.7%)	71 (9.4%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.5%)	27 (3.6%)	88.7	36^th of 561 public elementary schools	93.6%		84.9	63^rd of 561 public elementary schools	88.8%	27	62.8	49.1	72.9	70.8	73.5	67.0	74.6	68.8	66.6	76.3	79.1	$6,437	$242	$6,195

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Odyssey Charter School ranks 140^th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Odyssey Charter School?

Students at Odyssey Charter School are 70% White, 18% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 410 students attended Odyssey Charter School.

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