ODEM J H

www.oeisd.org

204 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Odem Junior High School is a public middle school located in Odem, Texas, serving as a key component of the Odem-Edroy Independent School District (OEISD). Situated at 1 Owl Square, the school acts as a focal point for the local community, emphasizing a supportive academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school. The school is identified by its mascot, the "Owl," which reflects the institution's commitment to wisdom, academic rigor, and school spirit.

The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of the OEISD, focusing on student achievement, character development, and preparing pupils for future success. By providing a structured curriculum and extracurricular opportunities, Odem Junior High aims to foster a well-rounded educational experience for its students. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district announcements, visitors can explore their official website at http://www.oeisd.org.

204

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ODEM J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	167
Black	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
167 (81.9%)
White
35 (17.2%)
Black
1 (0.5%)
Two or More
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ODEM-EDROY ISD
Phone:	(361)368-8121
Website:	http://www.oeisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	204
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 66

Grade 7 69

Grade 8 69