OLTON J H

OLTON ISD
700 AVE G
OLTON, TX 79064
124 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Olton Junior High, located at 700 Avenue G in Olton, Texas, serves as a key educational facility within the Olton Independent School District. As a junior high school, it acts as the vital bridge for students transitioning from elementary education to high school, typically focusing on fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility during the middle school years. The school serves the local community of Olton, a rural agricultural town in Lamb County, providing a structured environment intended to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education.

By operating under the Olton Independent School District, the junior high benefits from the district’s broader mission to provide quality educational opportunities to its students. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while often participating in the community-focused initiatives and extracurricular programs typical of small-town Texas schools. Parents and community members can stay updated on school calendars, district policies, and academic resources through the official district website at http://www.oltonisd.net.
124
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    98 (79.0%)
  • White
    25 (20.2%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: OLTON ISD
Phone: (806)285-2681
Website: http://www.oltonisd.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 124
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 89
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 45
Grade 7 43
Grade 8 36
Gender Ratio