Olson Middle School vs. Valley View Middle School
Should you attend Olson Middle School or Valley View Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Valley View Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 779 students in grades 6-8, Olson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 622 students in grades 6-8, Valley View Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
779 students
622 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#785 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1510 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
11%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
245
187
Grade 7 Students
268
214
Grade 8 Students
266
221
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
44%
% Black
12%
22%
% White
65%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
12%
