Odyssey Academy Inc, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Odyssey Academy Inc

Odyssey Academy Inc is a small charter district serving pre-kindergarten through grade twelve across Galveston County. With enrollment distributed across early grades and tapering sharply at the high school level, the district operates two open campuses: one in Galveston and one in the Bay Area, with a third location in Webster listed as future.

The district's academic performance presents challenges that warrant careful attention from any family considering enrollment. On the most recent state assessments, overall proficiency in tested subjects sits well below the county median. In English language arts, performance is mixed by grade. Third grade shows relative strength in reading, while fourth through eighth grades show lower rates of proficiency across the board. Mathematics performance is notably weak, with a sharp drop in fourth grade that continues through seventh grade before a modest recovery in eighth. Science proficiency is quite low, particularly in fifth grade. These patterns suggest that students are struggling with grade-level content expectations, and a parent may want to ask the school directly about intervention and support strategies, especially for the middle grades and in math.

One bright spot in the data is attendance. Odyssey Academy's chronic absenteeism rate ranks in the top quartile among Galveston County's districts, meaning fewer students are missing school compared to most other district peers in the county.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic and Black, with roughly equal representation, followed by a smaller White population and very small numbers of Asian, multiracial, and Native American students. Information on free and reduced price lunch participation and English learner enrollment was not available in the district's data.

The district's per-pupil spending falls in the lower range compared to other county districts, which is a resource constraint worth noting as families evaluate what support and programming the school can offer. A graduation rate for the district was not reported, likely because the high school enrollment is small and four-year cohort data may not yet be available or may be withheld for privacy reasons.

Parents should request information about special education services, English learner supports, and the academic intervention programs the district has in place, given the proficiency patterns. Asking about the high school program, curriculum options, and college or career pathways would also be important, since the district serves only a small number of students in grades nine through twelve.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,547

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 54%

Black 21%

White 19%

Asian 1%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

—

66%

Gr 4

24%

50%

Gr 5

27%

61%

Gr 6

44%

61%

Gr 7

29%

39%

Gr 8

33%

52%

Math

Gr 3

34%

45%

Gr 4

11%

29%

Gr 5

15%

32%

Gr 6

27%

39%

Gr 7

16%

Gr 8

19%

37%

Science

Gr 5

14%

Gr 8

19%

31%

Social studies

Gr 8

10%

24%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

35%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

14%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

39%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

13%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

29%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

14%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

43%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

26%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

41%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

ODYSSEY ACADEMY - GALVESTON

ODYSSEY ACADEMY - BAY AREA

ODYSSEY ACADEMY - WEBSTER

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

36%

Grade 3

14%

Grade 4

19%

Grade 5

29%

Grade 6

Grade 7

24%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

5 grades reported

45%

Grade 3

34%

Grade 5

48%

Grade 6

32%

Grade 7

38%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

Grade 5

22%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

14%

Grade 8

Data Currently Unavailable

Community & Housing Context
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.