Olfen ISD School District
School District · Rowena, Texas
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,879
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,879
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Evaluating Olfen ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Olfen ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Olfen School
Rowena · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$15,879
+$2,911 vs Texas median
District size
142 students
Smaller than Texas median
STAAR proficiency rose +11.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Olfen ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Olfen ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olfen School | 8.0 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Olfen ISD
Olfen ISD is a Rowena, Texas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 142 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. The district invests $15,879 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.0/10, Olfen ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Olfen School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Olfen ISD students show an average math proficiency of 54.8% and ELA proficiency of 58.8%.
The district includes 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Olfen ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Olfen ISD with test data.
Schools in Olfen ISD
4 schools Middle Schools 2
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Rowena
- Total Enrollment
- 142
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.8%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Olfen ISD?
Olfen ISD has 4 schools in total — 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Olfen ISD?
The average composite rating for Olfen ISD is 8.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Olfen ISD?
Olfen ISD spends $15,879 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Olfen ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Olfen ISD is 10.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Olfen ISD?
Olfen School is the highest-rated school in Olfen ISD with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Olfen ISD?
Across schools in Olfen ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Olfen ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Olfen ISD has an average school rating of 8.0/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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