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#17 of 199 schools in DE

Top 8% in state

Odyssey Charter School

School · Odyssey Charter School

4409 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington, DE 19805

Charter
2,192
Students
12.4:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 12th
Grades Served
Top 8%
in DE

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

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-4.11 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43%
Reading/ELA Proficiency58%
Overall Proficiency51%
Adjusted Percentile85th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment7.9Very Good29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1

Odyssey Charter School — Students at Odyssey Charter School score 50% proficient on state assessments.

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores DE EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 45.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 59.0%
School
State
N/A

Based on 6 test records from DE state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

📉 Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2019
Math
55%
ELA
68%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
58%

* 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.

Overall Score
7.2/10
92th percentile in DE
Academic
8.7/10
8.7/10
Growth
5.2/10
Above average
Environment
7.9/10
Above average

Location

4409 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington, DE 19805

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Wilmington 0.7 mi 5.6
Charter School of Wilmington Wilmington 0.7 mi 6.3
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Wilmington 1.1 mi 5.5
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School Greenville 1.0 mi 5.3
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Wilmington 1.3 mi 5.1
Douglass School Wilmington 1.8 mi 6.9
Gateway Charter School Wilmington 1.6 mi 6.1
Marbrook Elementary School Wilmington 1.8 mi 8.1
The Bayard School Wilmington 1.8 mi 6.1
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School Wilmington 1.8 mi 3.9
Conrad Schools of Science Wilmington 2.5 mi 5.0
Richardson Park Elementary School Wilmington 2.5 mi 5.4
Delaware Military Academy Wilmington 2.7 mi 6.1
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Wilmington 2.3 mi 5.5
Richey Elementary School Wilmington 2.9 mi 6.6
Delcastle Technical High School Wilmington 2.7 mi 6.6
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School Wilmington 2.7 mi 4.9
First State School Wilmington 2.7 mi 4.6
Warner Elementary School Wilmington 2.7 mi 5.8
Freire Charter School Wilmington 2.8 mi 3.9

Neighborhood 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

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

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.

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
Data Year
2023–2024

How We Rate Schools

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES CCD (SY 2022-23) Test Scores: DE EDFACTS (2021-22) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2018-2022) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details