OLSON MIDDLE

www.mpls.k12.mn.us/

361 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Olson Middle School, located in the Camden neighborhood of North Minneapolis, is part of the Minneapolis Public Schools district. It serves students in grades 6–8, providing a transitional academic environment designed to support early adolescents as they move from elementary school toward high school readiness. The school is situated at 1607 51st Ave N and acts as a local hub for the surrounding community, focusing on academic achievement, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the rigors of secondary education.

The school’s curriculum and culture are rooted in the mission of the Minneapolis Public Schools, which emphasizes equitable access to rigorous instruction and a commitment to diverse learning styles. As a public middle school, Olson typically provides a broad range of programming, including core academic subjects like math, science, and literacy, alongside opportunities for elective courses and extracurricular engagement. Families interested in specific current offerings, enrollment procedures, or school-wide initiatives can find comprehensive information on their official district website at [mpls.k12.mn.us](http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/).

361

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OLSON MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	33
Black	192
Asian	42
Two or More	34
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	1

Black
192 (53.2 %)
White
45 (12.5 %)
Asian
42 (11.6 %)
Two or More
34 (9.4 %)
Hispanic
33 (9.1 %)
American Indian
14 (3.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Minneapolis Public School District
Phone:	(612)668-1640
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	239
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 127

Grade 7 110

Grade 8 124