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#83 of 219 schools in DE
Top 37% in state
Odyssey Charter School
School · Odyssey Charter School · Wilmington, DE
A charter school in Wilmington, DE where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4409 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington, DE 19805
- Math 42% vs DE 35% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Odyssey Charter School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2022, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 148 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Odyssey Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,289/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilmington), 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
$56,708
Median home value
$220,200
Median rent
$1,203/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19805; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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 School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,631NCES 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 School is listed in Odyssey Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Odyssey Charter School
Odyssey Charter School is a public school in Wilmington, DE, part of Odyssey Charter School, serving approximately 2,192 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #83 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Odyssey Charter School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
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 ranks #83 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Odyssey Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Odyssey Charter School 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 Odyssey Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Odyssey Charter School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 177
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (302) 516-8000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 19805)
- 40,315
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 19805; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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