ODYSSEY MIDDLE

odysseyms.ocps.net/

723 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Odyssey Middle School, located in the Lee Vista area of Orlando, Florida, is a public school that serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that balances core curriculum requirements with a variety of elective offerings. Its location in a growing residential corridor of East Orlando allows it to serve a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes community involvement and student success.

Beyond its academic focus, Odyssey Middle School prioritizes the social and emotional development of its students through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs. The school aims to prepare students for the transition to high school by promoting critical thinking, digital literacy, and collaborative learning. With a strong emphasis on parental engagement and faculty support, the school strives to create a structured and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and prepare for future educational endeavors.

723

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ODYSSEY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	453
Black	87
Asian	44
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
453 (62.7 %)
White
121 (16.7 %)
Black
87 (12.0 %)
Asian
44 (6.1 %)
Two or More
14 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ORANGE
Phone:	(407)207-3850
Website:	http://odysseyms.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	723
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	337
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 243

Grade 7 232

Grade 8 248

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ODYSSEY MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	243
Grade 7	232
Grade 8	248

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ODYSSEY MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	353	48.8%
Male	370	51.2%

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