Serving 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Olfen School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olfen School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Olfen School's student population of 134 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Olfen School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olfen School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3604 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
39%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
59%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olfen School's ranking?
Olfen School is ranked #3604 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olfen School?
The graduation rate of Olfen School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Olfen School?
134 students attend Olfen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Olfen School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olfen School?
Olfen School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Olfen School offer ?
Olfen School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Olfen School part of?
Olfen School is part of Olfen ISD School District.
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