Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Odyssey Middle School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2002 |
1235 |
58.0 |
21.3 |
44 |
2003 |
1235 |
58.0 |
21.3 |
44 |
2004 |
1324 |
72.0 |
18.4 |
54.3 |
2005 |
1204 |
75.0 |
16.1 |
49 |
2006 |
1104 |
65.0 |
17.0 |
50.5 |
2007 |
1070 |
64.0 |
16.7 |
58.3 |
2008 |
1060 |
62.5 |
17.0 |
55.9 |
2009 |
1138 |
75.6 |
17.5 |
59.2 |
2010 |
1077 |
68.0 |
15.8 |
58.7 |
2011 |
1045 |
63.0 |
16.5 |
63.3 |
2012 |
1003 |
55.5 |
18.0 |
66.1 |
2013 |
1069 |
59.0 |
18.1 |
65.8 |
2014 |
908 |
56.0 |
16.2 |
79.7 |
2015 |
819 |
51.0 |
16.0 |
81.3 |
2016 |
704 |
53.0 |
13.2 |
85.9 |
2017 |
732 |
43.0 |
17.0 |
86.1 |
2018 |
689 |
45.0 |
15.3 |
84.6 |
Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.
About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.