Excellent
#1347 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 14% in state
Odyssey Charter
Elementary School · Odyssey Charter District · Altadena, CA
A charter elementary school in Altadena, CA where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
725 West Altadena Dr., Altadena, CA 91001
- Math 69% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Odyssey Charter score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 73% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Odyssey Charter 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 Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$133,840
Median home value
$1,085,000
Median rent
$2,298/mo
College educated
52.1%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocs - SouthCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Fair Oaks SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Crestview Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Mary W. Jackson Steam Multilingual Magnet ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 634 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Odyssey Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,581NCES 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.
Odyssey Charter is listed in Odyssey Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Odyssey Charter
Odyssey Charter is a public elementary school in Altadena, CA, part of Odyssey Charter District, serving approximately 466 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,347 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Odyssey Charter
What grades does Odyssey Charter serve?
Odyssey Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Odyssey Charter?
Odyssey Charter has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Charter is 25.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Odyssey Charter rank in CA?
Odyssey Charter ranks #1,347 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Odyssey Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Odyssey Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Odyssey Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Odyssey Charter has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Odyssey Charter a charter school?
Yes, Odyssey Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Odyssey Charter a Title I school?
No, Odyssey Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Odyssey Charter?
26.2% of students at Odyssey Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 466
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (626) 229-0993
- Area population (ZIP 91001)
- 36,402
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 91001; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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