Below Average
#7509 of 8,552 schools in TX
Odyssey Academy - Bay Area
Elementary School · Odyssey Academy Inc · EL Lago, TX
A charter elementary school in EL Lago, TX where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2600 STANLEY LN, EL Lago, TX 77586
- Math 19% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Odyssey Academy - Bay Area score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 10-year record (2015–2024) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Odyssey Academy - Bay Area sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated856/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,301
Median home value
$325,700
Median rent
$1,421/mo
College educated
43.8%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77586; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed H White ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| Bay ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 616 | Compare → |
| G W RobinsonEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| Odyssey Academy - GalvestonCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 829 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Odyssey Academy Inc
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,818NCES 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 Academy - Bay Area is listed in ODYSSEY ACADEMY INC; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Odyssey Academy - Bay Area
Odyssey Academy - Bay Area is a public elementary school in EL Lago, TX, part of Odyssey Academy Inc, serving approximately 718 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,509 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Odyssey Academy - Bay Area
What grades does Odyssey Academy - Bay Area serve?
Odyssey Academy - Bay Area serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Odyssey Academy - Bay Area?
Odyssey Academy - Bay Area has an enrollment of approximately 718 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Academy - Bay Area?
The student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Academy - Bay Area is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Odyssey Academy - Bay Area rank in TX?
Odyssey Academy - Bay Area ranks #7,509 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Odyssey Academy - Bay Area's MySchoolScout rating?
Odyssey Academy - Bay Area has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Academy - Bay Area?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Odyssey Academy - Bay Area has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Odyssey Academy - Bay Area a charter school?
Yes, Odyssey Academy - Bay Area is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Odyssey Academy - Bay Area a Title I school?
No, Odyssey Academy - Bay Area is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Odyssey Academy - Bay Area?
81.8% of students at Odyssey Academy - Bay Area 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 718
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (281) 326-4555
- Area population (ZIP 77586)
- 24,019
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 77586; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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