Olton ISD School District

701 6th St
Olton, TX 79064
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 582 students in Olton ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Olton ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,179 Schools
# Students
582 Students
5,427,148 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
369,134 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Olton ISD School District, which is ranked #632 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TX)
#645 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Olton ISD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Olton ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Olton ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥90%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Olton ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
438 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
75%
53%
# Black Students
7 Students
694,243 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
136 Students
1,427,300 Students
% White Students
24%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
21
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
46
371,228
# Students in 1st Grade:
45
385,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
33
383,593
# Students in 3rd Grade:
46
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
46
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
46
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
58
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
40
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
39
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
50
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
35
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,677 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,588 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart display total revenue of Olton ISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$9 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart display total spending of Olton ISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,677
$13,640
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Olton ISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,588
$14,384
This chart display average spending per public school student in Olton ISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Olton ISD School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hp Webb Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 Ave G
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2657
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
Olton High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 Ave G
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2691
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #33.
Olton J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Ave G
Olton, TX 79064
(806) 285-2681
Grades: 6-8
| 144 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Olton ISD School District?
Olton ISD School District manages 3 public schools serving 582 students.
What is the rank of Olton ISD School District?
Olton ISD School District is ranked #632 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Olton ISD School District?
75% of Olton ISD School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Olton ISD School District?
Olton ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Olton ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,588 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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