Top Rankings
Odessa School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 236 students in Odessa School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Odessa School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
236 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Odessa School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#71 out of 307 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.68
# American Indian Students
1 Student
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
26%
# Black Students
n/a
52,182 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
199 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
84%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
15
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
16
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
14
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
19
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
13
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
18
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
16
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
19
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
18
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
20
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,081 is higher than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,419 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,081
$18,857
Spending / Student
$20,419
$19,309
Best Odessa School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P C Jantz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 South First Street
Odessa, WA 99159
(509) 982-2603
Odessa, WA 99159
(509) 982-2603
Grades: PK-6
| 124 students
Rank: #22.
Odessa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 South First Street
Odessa, WA 99159
(509) 982-2111
Odessa, WA 99159
(509) 982-2111
Grades: 7-12
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Odessa School District?
Odessa School District manages 2 public schools serving 236 students.
What is the rank of Odessa School District?
Odessa School District is ranked #109 out of 307 school districts in Washington (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 Washington school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Odessa School District?
84% of Odessa School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Odessa School District?
Odessa School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Odessa School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,419 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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