Summary:
The four public schools in zip code 78370 (Odem, TX) serve 927 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, all part of the Odem-Edroy Independent School District (Isd), which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 58th percentile among Texas districts.
Odem High School stands out as the district's consistent performer, maintaining a 3-star rating for three consecutive years. It excels in Biology with 80% proficiency (beating the 70.51% state average) and English II Reading at 71.21% (versus 59.88% statewide), while posting a strong 88.1% graduation rate and a very low 0.4% dropout rate. Odem Intermediate is the rising star, jumping from a 2-star to a 3-star rating, driven by exceptional Reading scores where 3rd graders achieve 69.12% proficiency compared to the state's 52.02%. In contrast, Odem J H is the lowest-rated school with a consistent 2-star rating, struggling in standard grade-level math (e.g., only 23.88% proficient in 6th grade math versus 38.57% statewide), yet paradoxically achieving a stunning 93.75% proficiency rate on the Algebra I EOC exam for its advanced students.
Key metrics show the district serves a high-need population, with an average free/reduced lunch rate of 64.46% across all schools. Per-student spending averages $12,728, ranging from $11,760 at Odem Elementary to $13,879 at the high school, while student-teacher ratios are favorable at 13.3:1. A notable finding is the "Jekyll and Hyde" science performance: Biology at the high school is a standout (80% proficient), but 5th-grade Science at the intermediate level is a major weakness at only 21.74% proficient. The district's overall 3-star rating masks internal variability, with the middle school's 2-star performance suggesting targeted intervention there could significantly boost the district's standing.
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