Summary:
Zip code 78370 in Odem, Texas, is home to two elementary schools—Odem Elementary (Pre-K through 2nd grade) and Odem Intermediate (3rd through 5th grade)—both 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 Intermediate stands out as the more data-rich school because it administers STAAR tests, revealing a clear strength in Reading—where all three tested grades (3rd, 4th, and 5th) scored significantly above the state average in 2024-2025—but a notable challenge in 5th-grade Math and Science, with only 39% proficient in Math and 22% in Science. This "5th grade cliff" suggests a systemic issue with the curriculum or instruction at that level. Odem Elementary, while lacking test scores, serves a foundational role with a slightly lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students (63.56%) compared to Odem Intermediate (66.67%). The district maintains small class sizes, with an average student-teacher ratio of 14.75:1, and spends an average of $12,444 per student, with Odem Intermediate receiving about $1,368 more per pupil than Odem Elementary.
Despite the Math and Science struggles, Odem Intermediate has shown positive ranking momentum, moving from the 50th percentile (2 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 61st percentile (3 stars) in 2024-2025, likely driven by its strong Reading scores. The nearly identical demographic profiles across both schools confirm that academic performance differences are not due to a sudden change in the student body but rather school-specific factors. For parents, this means Odem Elementary provides a solid start, while Odem Intermediate offers excellent Reading instruction but may require extra support for students in 5th-grade Math and Science.
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