Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary vs Odyssey Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary
Altadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
658 students
Odyssey Charter
Altadena · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
463 students
| Measure | Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary Altadena, California | Odyssey Charter Altadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2783 of 5,693 | #725 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34115 of 50,301 | #10141 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 658 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.8% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 25.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 64% |
| city | Altadena | Altadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Odyssey Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 36.8).
- •Odyssey Charter does better on math proficiency (64% vs 38%).
- •Odyssey Charter does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 42%).
- •Odyssey Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 51.8%).
- •Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.3 vs 25.7).
- •Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary is the larger school with 658 students compared with 463.
- •Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary is a public school while Odyssey Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary better than Odyssey Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Odyssey Charter ranks higher (71.7 vs 36.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary and Odyssey Charter?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Altadena and Altadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary: 658. Odyssey Charter: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary and Odyssey Charter rank in California?
Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary is 2783rd of 5,693 and Odyssey Charter is 725th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).