Serving 18 students in grades 3-8, Olympia Hills ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olympia Hills ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Olympia Hills's student population of 18 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Olympia Hills ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olympia Hills is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#566 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
17%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
78%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olympia Hills's ranking?
Olympia Hills is ranked #566 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Olympia Hills often compared to?
Olympia Hillsis often viewed alongside schools like Elm Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Olympia Hills?
18 students attend Olympia Hills.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Olympia Hills students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olympia Hills?
Olympia Hills has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Olympia Hills offer ?
Olympia Hills offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Olympia Hills part of?
Olympia Hills is part of University Of Texas University Charter School District.
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