Summary:
In zip code 78370, there is one middle school, Odem J H, serving grades 6 through 8 in the Odem-Edroy Independent School District (Isd), with a total enrollment of 204 students and a high rate of economic disadvantage at 67.16%.
Odem J H presents a striking contrast in academic performance. The school is an exceptional standout in Algebra I, with a 93.75% proficiency rate in the 2025-2026 school year, far exceeding the district average of 52.05% and the state average of 54.03%. This strength is consistent, as the previous year also saw a 92.31% proficiency rate. However, the school significantly underperforms in standard grade-level mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 23.88% in 6th grade to 36.17% in 8th grade, all well below state averages. This disparity suggests the school effectively accelerates top math students into advanced coursework while the majority of students in standard math classes struggle. The school also shows a positive trajectory in its state ranking, improving from the 31st percentile in 2023-2024 to the 45th percentile in 2025-2026, though it remains below the state average in most core subjects like Reading and Math.
Key metrics include a low student-teacher ratio of 13.1, which may allow for more individualized attention, and a 0.0% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year, though this is typical for middle schools. Spending per student is $12,144. While the school excels in Algebra I and Social Studies (34.92% vs. state 31.69%), it lags in Reading and standard Math, creating an uneven academic profile. The overall improvement in ranking indicates the school is moving in the right direction, but it still has significant ground to cover to bring its majority student population up to state proficiency levels, particularly in 6th and 7th grade Math and Reading.
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