Odem-Edroy Independent School District (Isd)

The Odem-Edroy Independent School District (Isd) is a small, unified district in Odem, Texas, serving approximately 927 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade across four schools: Odem Elementary (PK-2), Odem Intermediate (3-5), Odem J H (6-8), and Odem High School (9-12). The district is ranked 403rd out of 951 in Texas, earning a 3-star rating, and faces the challenge of high economic disadvantage, with roughly 64% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.

Standout schools reveal distinct strengths. Odem High School is a consistent performer, with a stable state ranking in the 57th to 61st percentile over three years and a standout subject in Biology, where 80% of students were proficient compared to the state average of 70.51%. Odem Intermediate is a reading powerhouse, with 3rd and 4th-grade reading scores significantly above state averages (e.g., 69.12% vs. 52.02% for 3rd grade). In contrast, Odem J H presents a math paradox: while general math scores are below state averages (e.g., only 23.88% proficient in 6th-grade math vs. 38.57%), it excels in advanced math, with 93.75% of students proficient in Algebra I, far exceeding the state's 54.03%.

Key metrics include a favorable average student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1 and per-student spending averaging $12,728, with Odem High School having the highest spending ($13,879) and lowest ratio (10.7:1). The district's graduation rate is 88.1% with a low dropout rate of 0.4%. An interesting takeaway is the "Algebra I anomaly" at Odem J H, suggesting a two-track system where advanced students thrive while the majority struggle with on-grade-level math. Additionally, Odem Intermediate shows a weakness in 5th-grade science (21.74% proficient vs. 29.57% state), indicating a potential STEM bottleneck before middle school.