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The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear

Elementary School · The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287) · Buckeye, AZ

A charter elementary school in Buckeye, AZ where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

6500 S APACHE RD, Buckeye, AZ 85326

  • Math 40% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2022)

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.7 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$8,274
Chronic Absenteeism39%

Students at The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).

Show all 12 years
2011
Math
69%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated939/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buckeye), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$91,444

Median home value

$342,400

Median rent

$1,635/mo

College educated

17.3%

Homeownership

80.4%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85326; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Palm Valley Montessori L L CPrivate · tuition8.2privatePK–41.7 mi30Compare →
West Valley Christain SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–81.7 mi246Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287)

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$8,274NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear is listed in The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear is a public elementary school in Buckeye, AZ, part of The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287), serving approximately 554 students in grades Kindergarten-5th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #794 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear

What grades does The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear serve?

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear?

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.

How does The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear rank in AZ?

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear ranks #794 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear's MySchoolScout rating?

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear?

Based on loaded state assessment records, The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Is The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear a charter school?

Yes, The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear a Title I school?

No, The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
554
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.0%
Area population (ZIP 85326)
73,912
Area average commute
33.3 min
Area median age
34.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85326; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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