Olsen Middle School
Tel:
(754)323-3800
- Olsen Middle School serves 709 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Olsen Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Olsen Middle School's student population of 709 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 709 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Olsen Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Olsen Middle School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2776 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 32% |
| Black | 36% | 22% |
| White | 23% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | BROWARD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Olsen Middle School is South Broward High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Attucks Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dania Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dania Dania Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 530 students
0.7 miles
300 Se 2nd Ave
Dania, FL 33004
(754)323-5350 0.7 PK-5 530 - Hollywood South Broward High School Grades: 9-12 | 2238 students
0.7 miles
1901 N Federal Hwy
Hollywood, FL 33020
(754)323-1800 0.7 9-12 2238 - Hollywood Attucks Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 645 students
0.9 miles
3500 N 22nd Ave
Hollywood, FL 33020
(754)323-3000 0.9 6-8 645 - Hollywood Bethune Mary M Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 663 students
1.1 miles
2400 Meade St
Hollywood, FL 33020
(754)323-4900 1.1 PK-5 663 - Hollywood Avant Garde Academy Of Broward Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 69 students
1.4 miles
2025 Mckinley St
Hollywood, FL 33020
(754)816-6153 1.4 6-12 69
School Reviews
| 1 Do not send your child here. There is alot of fighting and bullying . Teachers can only do so much. - Posted by Parent - Mary |
| 5 We transferred to Olsen Middle last year from HAAS. We are much happier here at Olsen. The teachers and the staff have been very supportive and caring. My child has gone from very unhappy and unproductive at HAAS to making honor roll and being happy at Olsen. I am glad I can stay in touch with the teachers and access her work online. This school has many incentives. There is a virtual learning class that empowers the kids into running a virtual company. I am very impressed with the electives. There are also classes that certifies the kids in Microsoft office. I am happy with the school security and anti-bullying. I recommend Olsen Middle School. - Posted by Parent - Faby M |
| 2 This school has undergone changes that are very detrimental to the students. It operates more like a boot camp than a middle school. Children have absolutely NO socialization opportunities on a daily basis and are forced to remain with the same students for all classes and lunch. If child falls in lower levels of FCAT testing, they have extra classes each day and operate on a totally different schedule than the rest of the school. They have no electives, no breaks during the day, they are forced to study every minute of the day, not even being allowed time outside to stretch or relax. Good teachers at this school are far and few between. - Posted by Parent - des14 |
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