Summary
Oilton Elementary is a small, rural PK-5 school in Oilton, TX, serving just 109 students within the Webb Consolidated Independent School District, and it offers a very favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4:1.
This school stands out for its extreme volatility in academic performance, with state rankings swinging from the 52nd percentile in 2022-2023 down to the 4th percentile in 2025-2026. Despite high per-pupil spending (over $19,000 annually), the school is currently in a period of severe academic distress. However, there are notable bright spots: 5th-grade Science scores in 2024-2025 were a remarkable 50% proficient, far exceeding the state average of 29.57%. Additionally, 4th-grade Math scores in 2022-2023 hit an extraordinary 83% proficient, nearly double the state average, though this success was not sustained. The school's performance appears heavily dependent on specific student cohorts, suggesting a lack of a stable, school-wide instructional system.
For parents, the most urgent concern is the school's current crisis in serving its male and Hispanic students, who ranked in the 1st and 5th percentiles statewide, respectively, in the most recent year. The school has proven it can achieve strong results, particularly in Science and historically in Math, but it has been unable to maintain them. The 2022-2023 school year stands out as a "gold standard" of exceptional performance, and understanding what made that year different could provide a blueprint for recovery. With no other schools within 20 miles, Oilton Elementary is the only option for local families, making its need for consistent, high-quality instruction all the more critical.
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