Odenville Intermediate School

Odenville Intermediate School serves 355 students in grades 3 through 5 in the St Clair County district, and has earned a solid mid-tier 3-star rating in eight of the last ten years, currently ranking at the 58th percentile statewide.

One of the school's most impressive strengths is its work with special education students, who ranked in the 80th percentile statewide in the most recent year—a remarkable achievement that outpaces every nearby school. The school also shines in 4th grade science, where 66.99% of students scored proficient, beating the state average by nearly 17 percentage points, and 5th grade English proficiency (75%) exceeds both district and state averages. Attendance is another bright spot: only 6.4% of students are chronically absent, well below the district's 9.9% and the state's 12.0% averages, which is especially notable given that nearly 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. However, math remains a persistent challenge, particularly in 3rd grade, where just 24.81% of students met proficiency standards compared to the district's 41.55%—a gap of nearly 17 points. The school also shows significant year-to-year swings in performance, suggesting that results can vary considerably from one class to the next.

Compared to nearby schools, Odenville sits in the lower-middle tier. Paine Elementary in Trussville City is the clear regional standout with 5-star ratings, while Springville Elementary and Margaret Elementary—both in the same district—consistently earn 4-star ratings. Odenville does outperform Clay Elementary and is comparable to Eden Elementary. Notably, Odenville spends the least per student ($7,889) among all comparable schools, even though it serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students than many of its higher-performing peers. The school's recent success with special education and male students shows that targeted interventions can work, offering a promising foundation for tackling the math achievement gap.