Summary:
Odom Middle is a public middle school in Beaumont, Texas, serving 709 students in grades 6-8. Despite being part of the Beaumont Independent School District, which is ranked 873 out of 968 districts in Texas, Odom Middle consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels.
Odom Middle's academic performance is particularly impressive, with significantly higher percentages of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies compared to the district and state averages. The school's diverse student population, including strong performances from its Asian, White, African American, and Hispanic subgroups, further highlights Odom Middle's success. Additionally, the school has relatively low dropout rates and higher spending per student than the district average, which may contribute to its academic achievements.
Interestingly, Odom Middle's performance stands out in comparison to nearby middle schools within the Beaumont Independent School District, such as Marshall Middle, Vincent Middle, Smith Middle, and M.L. King Middle, which generally rank in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools. Despite having a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, Odom Middle continues to excel, suggesting the school is effectively supporting its diverse population. However, the school may benefit from further strengthening its Gifted and Talented, English Language Learner, and Special Education programs to ensure all students reach their full potential.
Detail:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.5
Number of students: 709
Racial breakdown:
African American:
51.2%
Hispanic:
33.1%
White:
6.9%
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Asian:
6.2%
Two or more races:
2.3%
American Indian:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.1%
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