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Point Of Discovery School vs. Odyssey-magellan

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School Overview

School
Point Of Discovery School
1900 W Zinda Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Odyssey-magellan
2037 N Elinor St
Appleton, WI 54914
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings
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Odyssey-magellan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 127 students in grades 7-12, Point Of Discovery School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 214 students in grades 2-8, Odyssey-magellan ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
2-8
Total Students
127 students
214 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Point Of Discovery School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Odyssey-magellan over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
58% | 42%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Point Of Discovery School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Odyssey-magellan.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Point Of Discovery School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Odyssey-magellan over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Point Of Discovery School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Stevens Point Area Public School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Odyssey-magellan with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Appleton Area School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1566 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
#2 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Point Of Discovery School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Odyssey-magellan, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
90-94%
(Top 1% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Point Of Discovery School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Stevens Point Area Public School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Odyssey-magellan who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 1% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Point Of Discovery School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Stevens Point Area Public School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Odyssey-magellan who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 1% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Point Of Discovery School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Stevens Point Area Public School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Odyssey-magellan who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Point Of Discovery School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Odyssey-magellan by grade.
Grade 2 Students
-
18
Grade 3 Students
-
20
Grade 4 Students
-
34
Grade 5 Students
-
39
Grade 6 Students
-
41
Grade 7 Students
9
31
Grade 8 Students
22
31
Grade 9 Students
33
-
Grade 10 Students
17
-
Grade 11 Students
22
-
Grade 12 Students
24
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Point Of Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Stevens Point Area Public School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Odyssey-magellan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
3%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Point Of Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Stevens Point Area Public School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Odyssey-magellan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Point Of Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Stevens Point Area Public School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Odyssey-magellan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Point Of Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Stevens Point Area Public School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Odyssey-magellan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
86%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Point Of Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Stevens Point Area Public School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Odyssey-magellan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Point Of Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Stevens Point Area Public School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Odyssey-magellan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.26
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Point Of Discovery School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Stevens Point Area Public School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Odyssey-magellan, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Point Of Discovery School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Stevens Point Area Public School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Odyssey-magellan, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Point Of Discovery School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Stevens Point Area Public School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Odyssey-magellan, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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