Below Average
#750 of 990 schools in CT
Odyssey Community School
Elementary School · Odyssey Community School District · Manchester, CT
A charter elementary school in Manchester, CT serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
579 Middle Tpke West, Manchester, CT 06040
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Odyssey Community School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Odyssey Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,253/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manchester), 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
$84,741
Median home value
$238,900
Median rent
$1,361/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verplanck SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Waddell SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 509 | Compare → |
| The Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| St Bridget SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 151 | Compare → |
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.
Odyssey Community School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,850NCES 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 Community School is listed in Odyssey Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Odyssey Community School
Odyssey Community School is a public elementary school in Manchester, CT, part of Odyssey Community School District, serving approximately 370 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #750 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Odyssey Community School
What grades does Odyssey Community School serve?
Odyssey Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Odyssey Community School?
Odyssey Community School has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Community School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Odyssey Community School rank in CT?
Odyssey Community School ranks #750 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Odyssey Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Odyssey Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Odyssey Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Odyssey Community School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Odyssey Community School a charter school?
Yes, Odyssey Community School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Odyssey Community School a Title I school?
No, Odyssey Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Odyssey Community School?
45.1% of students at Odyssey Community School 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (860) 645-1234
- Area population (ZIP 06040)
- 36,171
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 · 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 06040; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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