Summary:
The Olney Independent School District (Isd) is home to a single elementary school, Olney Elementary, which serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade with a total enrollment of 369 students in a community where nearly 60% of students come from economically disadvantaged households.
Olney Elementary presents a mixed picture of academic performance. The school's strongest area is 5th Grade Science, where 47.46% of students were proficient in the 2024-2025 school year, dramatically outperforming the state average of 29.57%. However, the school has experienced a concerning decline in 3rd Grade Reading proficiency, dropping from 60% in 2024-2025 to just 39.22% in 2025-2026, which is now below the state average. Math performance shows an interesting pattern where 5th graders (53.85% proficient) significantly outperform the state average, while 3rd and 4th graders lag behind. The school's state ranking has also declined steadily, falling from the 69th percentile to the 50th percentile over three years.
Despite having favorable resources including a low student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1 and above-average per-student spending of $13,299, the school's overall performance is inconsistent. The district itself holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the 75th percentile among Texas districts, but this rating is entirely dependent on Olney Elementary's performance since it is the only elementary school in the district. Parents should note that while the school excels in 5th Grade Science and shows strong upper-grade math results, the significant drop in early reading proficiency and declining state ranking warrant attention and further inquiry into the school's instructional strategies and support systems.
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