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#8094 of 8,552 schools in TX

Oleson EL

Elementary School · Aldine ISD · Houston, TX

An Aldine ISD elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

12345 VICKERY ST, Houston, TX 77039

  • Math 27% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-16.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.3 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$13,268
Chronic Absenteeism30.8%

Students at Oleson EL score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
14%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
14%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Oleson EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,451/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$44,567

Median home value

$148,600

Median rent

$1,169/mo

College educated

5.3%

Homeownership

59.9%

Poverty rate

25%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77039; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Two Dimensions/vickeryCharter · enrollment unverified2.7PK–50.1 mi218Compare →
Orange Grove ELEnrollment path unverified3.31–51.0 mi539Compare →
Escamilla ELEnrollment path unverified7.11–51.1 mi780Compare →
Stephens ELEnrollment path unverified3.81–51.4 mi508Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Aldine ISD

Schools in district
80
Rank in district
#59 of 77
District spending per student
$13,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oleson EL is listed in ALDINE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oleson EL

Oleson EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Aldine ISD, serving approximately 396 students in grades 1st-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,094 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oleson EL

What grades does Oleson EL serve?

Oleson EL serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Oleson EL?

Oleson EL has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oleson EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Oleson EL is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oleson EL rank in TX?

Oleson EL ranks #8,094 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Oleson EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Oleson EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Oleson EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oleson EL has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Oleson EL a charter school?

No, Oleson EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Oleson EL a Title I school?

No, Oleson EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oleson EL?

96.2% of students at Oleson EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
1st – 5th
Enrollment
396
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.8%
Area population (ZIP 77039)
28,335
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
32.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77039; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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