Valley View Middle School vs. Olson Middle School
Should you attend Valley View Middle School or Olson 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
Valley View Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 697 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 24:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 767 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 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
697 students
767 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1510 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#785 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
214
251
Grade 7 Students
230
261
Grade 8 Students
253
255
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
40%
9%
% Black
27%
13%
% White
19%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
