Odyssey Middle vs Vista Lakes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Odyssey Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
897 students
Vista Lakes Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
| Measure | Odyssey Middle Orlando, Florida | Vista Lakes Elementary Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #263 of 563 | #458 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5955 of 15,369 | #7027 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 897 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 897 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Lakes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 57.8).
- •Vista Lakes Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Vista Lakes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 53%).
- •Vista Lakes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 42.1%).
- •Vista Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.3).
- •Odyssey Middle is the larger school with 897 students compared with 520.
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 Odyssey Middle better than Vista Lakes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Lakes Elementary ranks higher (76.5 vs 57.8 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 Odyssey Middle and Vista Lakes Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Odyssey Middle: 897. Vista Lakes Elementary: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Odyssey Middle and Vista Lakes Elementary rank in Florida?
Odyssey Middle is 263rd of 563 and Vista Lakes Elementary is 458th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).