Enrollment
897
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orlando, FL
Odyssey Middle
Federal NCES profile for Odyssey Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120144003747
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odyssey Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools.
- #10 of 30
- middle schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Odyssey Middle has class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey Middle ranks #10 of 30 middle schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Odyssey Middle compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Odyssey Middle
Odyssey Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Orlando, Florida, enrolling 897 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 86% of Florida schools and 26% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 897 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 774 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #448.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 449 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students) and Timber Creek High (3,383 students) alongside Odyssey Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Odyssey Middle compares
Odyssey Middle on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 897 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
897
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in Florida - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,578
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.1%
African American 13.0%
White 12.9%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Odyssey Middle is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange, which includes Odyssey Middle.
$11,578
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.2%
State 28.8%
Federal 18.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Odyssey Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odyssey Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 3,217
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~897 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Odyssey Middle
How many students attend Odyssey Middle?
Odyssey Middle has 897 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orlando, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Middle is 22.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Odyssey Middle?
41.9% of students at Odyssey Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odyssey Middle?
The largest demographic group at Odyssey Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odyssey Middle?
Odyssey Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Odyssey Middle rank among middle schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey Middle ranks #10 of 30 middle schools in Orlando, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Orlando on the city page.
Is Odyssey Middle a good school?
Odyssey Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Odyssey Middle, Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students), Timber Creek High (3,383 students), and Winter Park High (3,277 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.
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