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#693 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 31% in state

Odessa High

High School · Odessa R-vii · Odessa, MO

An Odessa R-vii high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

713 S THIRD ST, Odessa, MO 64076

  • Math 42% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 51% vs MO 56% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.3% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.8% (2024 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-6.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.9 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$10,978
Chronic Absenteeism14.4%

Students at Odessa High score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency42%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 MAP)
School
State
56%(2024 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 42% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
52%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2024
ELA
51%
2025
Math
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Odessa High 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 Kansas City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average319/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Odessa), 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

$81,058

Median home value

$226,400

Median rent

$961/mo

College educated

23.2%

Homeownership

80.5%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Odessa R-vii

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$10,978NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Odessa High is listed in ODESSA R-VII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Odessa High

Odessa High is a public high school in Odessa, MO, part of Odessa R-vii, serving approximately 651 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #693 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Odessa High

What grades does Odessa High serve?

Odessa High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Odessa High?

Odessa High has an enrollment of approximately 651 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Odessa High?

The student-teacher ratio at Odessa High is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Odessa High rank in MO?

Odessa High ranks #693 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Odessa High's MySchoolScout rating?

Odessa High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Odessa High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Odessa High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Odessa High a charter school?

No, Odessa High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Odessa High a Title I school?

No, Odessa High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Odessa High?

32.1% of students at Odessa High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
651
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Lafayette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.4%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 64076)
9,236
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
41.4
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 MAP · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 MAP. 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 64076; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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