The top reported proficiency rate is 64% in English language arts. The lowest is 54% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy
Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy is a public charter school in Palm Bay serving kindergarten through fifth grade. As a charter school, it operates independently from the traditional neighborhood-assignment model, meaning families across a broader area may apply rather than being assigned based on home address. The school sits within the Brevard district system but functions under its own charter. Program details beyond the core academic offering were not available in the data we reviewed.
On Florida's FAST assessments, the most recent results show a mixed academic picture. In reading and language arts, the school's third-grade students performed at a solid level relative to statewide expectations, and fourth-grade results were comparable, while fifth-grade ELA came in somewhat lower. In math, fourth-grade performance was notably stronger, with third and fifth grade both landing near the midpoint of Florida's proficiency standard. Fifth-grade science scores were on the stronger side of the middle range. These results do not paint a uniform picture; math gains appear to vary considerably by grade, and ELA shows a modest downward drift in the older grades. Parents who want a fuller read on how these figures compare to other Brevard County schools, and whether specific grade-level patterns are a temporary enrollment cohort effect or a consistent trend, may want to ask the school directly. Year-over-year trend data was not available.
Slightly more than half the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a share that places this school in the economically diverse range rather than at either extreme. The racial and ethnic composition is meaningfully mixed: white students make up the largest single group, followed by Black students, Hispanic students, and a notable multiracial population. Data on English learners and students with IEPs was not reported in the sources available.
Palm Bay itself is the largest city by land area in Brevard County and one of Florida's fastest-growing communities. It grew from a mid-century master-planned residential project and retains a sprawling, subdivision-driven character. The city is car-dependent; no meaningful walkable core exists, and publicly reported concerns about road congestion are well documented as growth accelerates. The Wyoming Drive address puts the school in the southeastern part of the city, an area where large mixed-use development projects are underway. Publicly reported accounts note that projected school capacity shortfalls are an active concern tied to this growth.
The local housing market has been cooling after years of sharp appreciation. Home values in the zip code are running modestly below the Florida statewide median and near the national figure, with a slight year-over-year dip. Rents have edged upward over the same period. The rent-to-income ratio sits in a range most financial advisors would describe as manageable but not loose. For families weighing a home purchase near this school, the soft correction in prices offers more entry opportunity than the prior few years did, though mortgage rates remain elevated.
Palm Bay's economic base is anchored by defense and aerospace employers, including L3Harris and Raytheon, and the broader metro is a recognized high-tech employment corridor. Parks are the primary civic infrastructure, with Fred Poppe Regional Park serving as the hub for organized youth sports and Turkey Creek Sanctuary providing trail access on the east side. The city has two public library branches within the Brevard County system.
On comparison metrics relative to districts in Brevard County, the available data did not produce a usable comparison for proficiency, chronic absenteeism, or graduation rate. The graduation rate measure does not apply to an elementary school. Chronic absenteeism data was not reported. The proficiency comparison could not be calculated because the county's comparison pool was too small to yield a meaningful position.
What this school is, plainly: a charter elementary drawing a mixed-income, racially diverse student body in one of Florida's fastest-growing suburban cities. Academic results are uneven by grade and subject. Families considering it would do well to visit, ask about curriculum model and supports for different learners, and track whether the growth pressures affecting Palm Bay's school capacity affect this campus specifically.
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