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Odyssey Middle School

5780 Pacific Rim Blvd, Camas, WA 98607Camas School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
288
Students
Total enrolled
$16,731
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 17% vs nat'l
26.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 73% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 15% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 288 students in grades 06–08 in Camas, Washington.
17% above average funding
District spends $16,731 per pupil, 17% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Odyssey Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Camas, Washington, serving grades 06–08 with 288 students. The district invests $16,731 per student — 17% above the national average of $14,347, with a 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 15% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Odyssey Middle School

288
Total Students
26.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
15%
Free Lunch
11
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution156 male · 129 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility15%
National avg 52% · 43 students
Student Composition
13%
65%
11%
8%
Asian13%
White65%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black2%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530081003652

Academic Outcomes at Odyssey Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 45th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98607

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,731Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,731
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,362
Student Support$3,179
Administration$2,008
Operations$2,510
Other$1,673
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,731 spent per student, an estimated $7,412 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
64%
31%
State government
63.6%
Local (property tax)
30.5%
Federal programs
5.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,731/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 15% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Woodburn ElementaryHelen Baller ElemDorothy FoxGrass Valley Elementary
+2 more
↓
Middle
Skyridge Middle SchoolLiberty Middle School
↓
High School
Camas High SchoolDiscovery High SchoolHayes Freedom High SchoolCamas School District Open Doors
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyClark County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCamas School District →
Phone: (360)833-5780
NCES ID: 530081003652
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Camas seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Camas School District
High
Camas High School
1,964 students · 09–12
● 43 opp15% FRL
Mid
Skyridge Middle School
734 students · 06–08
● 43 opp13% FRL
Mid
Liberty Middle School
681 students · 06–08
● 43 opp24% FRL
Elem
Woodburn Elementary
622 students · PK–05
● 43 opp21% FRL
Elem
Helen Baller Elem
524 students · KG–05
● 43 opp21% FRL
Elem
Dorothy Fox
506 students · KG–05
● 43 opp15% FRL
Elem
Grass Valley Elementary
463 students · KG–05
● 43 opp15% FRL
Elem
Prune Hill Elem
449 students · KG–05
● 43 opp13% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
5780 Pacific Rim Blvd, Camas, WA 98607
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.