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701 S Third
Odessa, MO 64076-1453
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Rating
:
6/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (816) 633-5316
Top Rankings
Odessa R-VII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,989 students in Odessa R-VII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Odessa R-VII School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,989 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Odessa R-VII School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MO)
Overall District Rank
#240 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.49
# American Indian Students
9 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
83 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
21 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,782 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
90%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
15
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
128
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
156
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
136
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
135
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
139
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
162
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
165
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
159
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
188
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
158
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
171
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
161
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
116
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,306 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,543 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,306
$15,159
Spending / Student
$10,543
$13,980
Best Odessa R-VII School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Odessa High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
713 S Third St
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5533
Grades: 9-12
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Odessa Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
607 S Fifth St
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: #33.
Odessa Upper Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 West Cox School Road
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5396
Grades: 3-5
| 436 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcquerry Elementary School
607 S Third St
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5334
Grades: PK-2
| 435 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Odessa R-VII School District?
Odessa R-VII School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,989 students.
What is the rank of Odessa R-VII School District?
Odessa R-VII School District is ranked #249 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Odessa R-VII School District?
90% of Odessa R-VII School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Odessa R-VII School District?
Odessa R-VII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Odessa R-VII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,543 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024)
- District size: 4 schools
- Grades: PK-12
- Enrollment: 1,989 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)Overall District Rank
: Top 50%Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)Science Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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