ODESSA MIDDLE SCHOOL
ODESSA MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the ODESSA R-VII school district, located in ODESSA, MO with about 468 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, ODESSA MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
ODESSA MIDDLE School, located in Odessa, Missouri, is part of the Odessa R-VII School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on providing a supportive environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The institution emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement, aiming to prepare young learners for the challenges of secondary education through a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.
The school is deeply integrated into the local Odessa community, fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. By leveraging its district resources and school website, ODESSA MIDDLE School prioritizes consistent communication and accessibility for parents. Whether through its core academic subjects or its school-led activities, the staff is dedicated to creating a well-rounded educational experience that promotes both personal responsibility and academic excellence within the small-town atmosphere of Lafayette County.
For more information, contact ODESSA MIDDLE at (816) 633-1500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ODESSA, MO 64076-1431
(816) 633-1500
http://odessar7.net
ODESSA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ODESSA, MO with about 468 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ODESSA R-VII
- Total Students:
- 468
- Teachers:
- 35.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 468 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ODESSA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.6%
- Black or African American
- 2.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.