Odessa Middle School vs. Lexington Middle School
Should you attend Odessa Middle School or Lexington Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 494 students in grades 6-8, Odessa Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 264 students in grades 5-8, Lexington Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
494 students
264 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#894 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1816 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
21%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
64
Grade 6 Students
165
66
Grade 7 Students
167
65
Grade 8 Students
162
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
89%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
