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Odyssey Charter School

Charter | K-5 | 438 students

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4 stars

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2013:
Based on 2 ratings
2012:
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2011:
Based on 3 ratings
2010:
Based on 1 rating

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Posted yesterday

Comparing class sizes and what other children are being taught at the other public schools, Odyssey is far superior to the other options that are available. Education is individualized to the students abilities and needs. A second language is taught every day as well as a 2nd period of math every day. My daughter's teacher is very involved and always there when I need her to ask questions or get feedback. I am eagerly awaiting their expansion into better facilities. Parents are highly encouraged to participate and there is an active PTO. Children bring their own lunches to school (which I happen to prefer). One of the best options for elementary public schooling in the state. Just look at the test scores!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 21, 2013

If you were lucky enough to attend Odyssey Charter School a few years ago, then you may remember its former glory. It continues to decline steadily as new administration was put in place. The teachers and leaders act entitled while treating the families as if they are second-class citizens. The "new" Odyssey Charter forgets that they are a PUBLIC school, funded by tax-payer dollars. If you want to join a school in a state of continued chaos, a Board that makes decisions in a bubble, and your children to ride overcrowded buses, then this is the place for you.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 25, 2012

This school is excellent. I attended for 3 years and my mom is european but not greek yet the greek teachers communicated with her very well. they are very helpful. i moved and was very open minded when looking for a school but every school i have attended after is not any where close to topping OCS. i would never regret attending OCS and having no cafeteria is not bad. If you think about it the school is giving you a private education for free so you should be able to provide a healthy, nutritous lunch for your child. My mom thinks it helps her to pack my lunch so she knows what i am eating. THIS SCHOOL IS TOP OF THE NOTCH!


Posted March 5, 2012

This our third year with the school and now with two children there. Very much love this small superior school. I am blessed to have won a place in the lottery for our our daughter. The best part - private education for public price!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2011

Great School and very challenging! Dedicated staff with unique curriculum. Very happy with the school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 13, 2011

My son has attended Odyssey for 5 years now. I was fortunate enough to get him into this school the day it opened. I LOVE it. The teachers and principal are excellent and the curriculum is superior to others I have seen. He has received a private school education for free and I feel so very grateful for this. He has two maths each day. One taught in english and another in Greek. The comment about there being no cafeteria is true. However, I feel that my son has benefited from this. It is a more controlled environment in his room and I decide each day what he is having. They give the option for pizza fridays and I feel this provides some balance.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 5, 2011

This was our third year at OCS and we have had nothing but positive experiences. The teachers are outstanding and the staff is very involved in making sure each and every child is afforded every opportunity to excel.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2010

My duaghter is a third grader here and we love it. We moved here from out of state and felt so blessed to be able to get her into the school. The teachers and staff are wonderful and while some parents may think not having a cafeteria is bad, I think its great becasue I pack her a healthy lunch and know what she is eating..
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

They have the Best Teaching Staff along with the Best School Staff and their level of education standard is outstandingly excellent!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 15, 2009

The school does not offer the student a cafeteria for healthy nutrious meals.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2009.

70 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
>95%

2008

 
 
>95%

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

70 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
>95%

2007

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

41 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
>95%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

41 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
>95%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.

20 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
55%

2007

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

21 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

20 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
African American>95%
Asiann/a
White>95%
Low socioeconomic status>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title In/a
Regular ed>95%
Proficient in English>95%
Not migrant>95%

Reading

All Students94%
Female>95%
Male91%
African American95%
Asiann/a
White93%
Low socioeconomic status89%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title In/a
Regular ed>95%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
White>95%
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title In/a
Regular ed>95%
Proficient in English>95%
Not migrant>95%

Reading

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male94%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
White>95%
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title In/a
Regular ed>95%
Proficient in English>95%
Not migrant>95%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students86%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title In/a
Regular ed90%
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant86%

Reading

All Students90%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title In/a
Regular ed95%
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular edn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title In/a
Regular edn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Writing

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title In/a
Regular edn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 67% 52%
Black 23% 33%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 3%
Hispanic 4% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 23%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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201 Bayard Ave
Wilmington, DE 19805
Phone: (302) 655-5760

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