Summary:
Olson Middle is a public middle school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving 361 students in grades 6-8. The school's student population is predominantly African American (53.19%), with significant percentages of Asian (11.63%), White (12.47%), and Hispanic (9.14%) students.
Academically, Olson Middle consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Minnesota middle schools, with proficiency rates on state assessments that are significantly below the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 4.41% of Olson Middle students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 45.47% statewide and 34.66% in the Minneapolis Public School District. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as White, Hispanic, and Multi-racial students. However, the school's English Language Learner and Special Education student subgroups perform relatively better, ranking in the top 30-40% of Minnesota middle schools. Olson Middle also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 86.15% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Compared to nearby schools, such as Columbia Academy, Robbinsdale Middle, and The FAIR School - Crystal, Olson Middle's academic performance lags behind, with lower proficiency rates and statewide rankings. These nearby schools serve more diverse student populations, but they also struggle to match the state and district averages, indicating broader challenges facing middle schools in the Minneapolis metropolitan area. Additionally, Olson Middle has a relatively high percentage of homeless students, ranking in the top 30% of Minnesota middle schools for this subgroup, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Minneapolis Public School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
526th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,762
Students who attend Olson Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Olson Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.9
Number of students: 361
Racial breakdown:
African American:
53.2%
White:
12.5%
Asian:
11.6%
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Two or more races:
9.4%
Hispanic:
9.1%
American Indian:
3.9%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.1%
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