Serving 233 students in grades 6-8, Olson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Olson Middle School's student population of 233 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Olson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olson Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1047 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
83%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olson Middle School's ranking?
Olson Middle School is ranked #1047 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Olson Middle School?
233 students attend Olson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Olson Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olson Middle School?
Olson Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Olson Middle School offer ?
Olson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Olson Middle School part of?
Olson Middle School is part of Mauston School District.
School Reviews
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Olson Middle School was recognized as a Wisconsin School of Promise by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction in 2008. The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators identified Olson Middle School as a Exemplary Wisconsin Middle School in 2008 and 2009 for significantly raising test scores in mathematics.
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