Below Average
#1882 of 2,221 schools in MO
Odessa Upper Elementary
Elementary School · Odessa R-vii · Odessa, MO
An Odessa R-vii elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1100 WEST COX SCHOOL ROAD, Odessa, MO 64076
- Math 33% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Odessa Upper Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2021, to 34% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Odessa Upper Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat 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.
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Odessa R-vii
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 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 Upper Elementary is listed in ODESSA R-VII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Odessa Upper Elementary
Odessa Upper Elementary is a public elementary school in Odessa, MO, part of Odessa R-vii, serving approximately 447 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,882 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Odessa Upper Elementary
What grades does Odessa Upper Elementary serve?
Odessa Upper Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Odessa Upper Elementary?
Odessa Upper Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odessa Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Odessa Upper Elementary is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Odessa Upper Elementary rank in MO?
Odessa Upper Elementary ranks #1,882 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Odessa Upper Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Odessa Upper Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Upper Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Odessa Upper Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Odessa Upper Elementary a charter school?
No, Odessa Upper Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Odessa Upper Elementary a Title I school?
No, Odessa Upper Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Odessa Upper Elementary?
38.5% of students at Odessa Upper Elementary 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lafayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (816) 633-5396
- Area population (ZIP 64076)
- 9,236
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 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 · 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.
- 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 64076; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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