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Southwest Middle School vs. Odyssey Charter School

Should you attend Southwest Middle School or Odyssey Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Southwest Middle School
451 Eldron Blvd Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Odyssey Charter School
1755 Eldron Blvd Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 899 students in grades 7-8, Southwest Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,913 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Odyssey Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
K-12
Total Students
899 students
1,913 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southwest Middle 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 Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southwest Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Odyssey Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
88 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southwest Middle 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 Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brevard School District and the state of Florida, 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 Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brevard School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2684 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#1006 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southwest Middle 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 Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
64%
(Top 30% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida 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 Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida 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 Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida 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 Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≥90%
(Top 50% in FL)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Odyssey Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Southwest Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Odyssey Charter School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
117
Grade 1 Students
-
128
Grade 2 Students
-
127
Grade 3 Students
-
131
Grade 4 Students
-
136
Grade 5 Students
-
135
Grade 6 Students
-
231
Grade 7 Students
496
233
Grade 8 Students
403
246
Grade 9 Students
-
134
Grade 10 Students
-
120
Grade 11 Students
-
105
Grade 12 Students
-
70

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brevard School District and in Florida, 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 Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brevard School District and in Florida, 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 Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
26%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brevard School District and in Florida, 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 Black at Odyssey Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
44%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brevard School District and in Florida, 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 Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brevard School District and in Florida, 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
10%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Brevard School District and in Florida, 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 Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southwest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brevard School District and Florida, 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 Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brevard School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southwest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brevard School District and Florida, 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 Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brevard School District and Florida, 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 Southwest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brevard School District and Florida, 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 Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brevard School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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