Serving 189 students in grades 2-8, Odyssey-magellan ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 2-8
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Odyssey-magellan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Odyssey-magellan's student population of 189 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Odyssey-magellan ranks within the top 1% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Odyssey-magellan is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 1984 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
1%
9%
White
84%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Odyssey-magellan's ranking?
Odyssey-magellan is ranked #1 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Odyssey-magellan often compared to?
Odyssey-magellanis often viewed alongside schools like Leonardo Da Vinci School For Gifted Learners by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Odyssey-magellan?
189 students attend Odyssey-magellan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Odyssey-magellan students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Odyssey-magellan?
Odyssey-magellan has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Odyssey-magellan offer ?
Odyssey-magellan offers enrollment in grades 2-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Odyssey-magellan part of?
Odyssey-magellan is part of Appleton Area School District.
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