At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
329
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
77%+28.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
OLSON MIDDLE is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. The school enrolls 329 students. It is part of the Minneapolis Public School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
7.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictMinneapolis Public School District
County27053
CityMINNEAPOLIS
ZIP55430
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID272124002581
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment329
White7.0%
Hispanic / Latino30.1%
Black / African American40.4%
Asian11.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
7.0%
Hispanic
30.1%
Black
40.4%
Asian
11.2%
Two+
8.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.