ODESSA MIDDLE

ODESSA R-VII
607 S FIFTH ST
ODESSA, MO 64076
462 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
462
Total Students
37.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    410 (88.7%)
  • Two or More
    27 (5.8%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (3.0%)
  • Black
    6 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
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: ODESSA R-VII
Phone: (816)633-1500
Website: http://odessar7.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 127
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* 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 6 144
Grade 7 144
Grade 8 174
Gender Ratio
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OAK GROVE R-VI
301 Students
401 SE 12TH ST
OAK GROVE, MO 64075 (9.0 miles away)
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