Summary:
Zip code 99159 in Odessa, Washington, is served by two public schools within the Odessa School District: P C Jantz Elementary and Odessa High School, which together educate about 224 students from elementary through 12th grade.
Comparing the two schools reveals distinct performance profiles. Odessa High School stands out as the stronger performer, particularly in science where 70% of students are proficient, well above the state average. It also shows strength in 8th-grade math and has maintained a high statewide ranking. In contrast, P C Jantz Elementary faces some challenges, with proficiency rates below state averages in most subjects and a declining ranking in recent years, though its 5th graders perform well in English Language Arts.
Both schools benefit from very small class sizes, with student-teacher ratios between 12:1 and 13:1, allowing for more individualized attention. The district as a whole is ranked in the top two-thirds in the state. Parents should note the performance gap between the schools, with the high school demonstrating notable academic strengths, especially in science, while the elementary school may require additional support to improve student outcomes in core subjects.
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