Very Good
#17 of 199 schools in DE
Top 8% in state
Odyssey Charter School
School · Odyssey Charter School
4409 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington, DE 19805
About Odyssey Charter School
Odyssey Charter School serves 2,192 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in Wilmington, Delaware, earning recognition as the 6th-ranked school out of 220 statewide. This public charter school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1 with 177 full-time equivalent teachers, creating opportunities for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance with an 8.7 out of 10 academic score.
Students show solid achievement in English Language Arts, with 58% scoring proficient or above across grade levels. Mathematics presents an area with room for growth, as 43% of students achieve proficiency or above. Despite this challenge, Odyssey's overall excellence places it in the 98th percentile among Delaware schools, reflecting the school's commitment to educational quality.
Odyssey Charter School draws families from New Castle County's diverse communities, serving students from various socioeconomic backgrounds. The surrounding 19805 ZIP code area reflects this diversity, with a median household income of $55,912 and median home values around $207,000. With 23% of area residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, the community shows a solid foundation of educational investment.
The school operates from its Lancaster Pike location in a large suburban setting that provides students with both accessibility and a sense of community connection.
Score Breakdown
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Odyssey Charter School — Students at Odyssey Charter School score 50% proficient on state assessments.
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores DE EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 test records from DE state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
📉 DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.2/10.
How Odyssey Charter School Compares
See how Odyssey Charter School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 55% (2019) to 43% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 68% (2019) to 58% (2022).
Location
4409 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington, DE 19805
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2018-2022)
Census data for ZIP 19805 (ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$55,912
Median Home Value
$207,000
Median Rent
$1,200/mo
Population
39,610
College Educated
23.2%
Homeownership
55.4%
Avg Commute
23.6 min
Poverty Rate
22%
Median Age
36.5
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| MOT Charter School Middletown, DE | 6.5 |
| Newark Charter School Newark, DE | 5.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Odyssey Charter School
What grades does Odyssey Charter School serve?
Odyssey Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Odyssey Charter School?
Odyssey Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 2,192 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Charter School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Odyssey Charter School rank in DE?
Odyssey Charter School is ranked #17 out of 199 schools in DE.
What is Odyssey Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Odyssey Charter School has a composite rating of 7.2 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
What are the test scores at Odyssey Charter School?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Odyssey Charter School has 45.0% math proficiency and 59.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Odyssey Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Odyssey Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Odyssey Charter School a Title I school?
No, Odyssey Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 177
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Phone
- (302) 516-8000
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
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