Olson Elementary School vs. Hillcrest Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Olson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 445 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Olson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillcrest Elementary 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
445 students
350 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#431 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#896 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
87
49
Grade 1 Students
83
58
Grade 2 Students
63
49
Grade 3 Students
68
59
Grade 4 Students
73
65
Grade 5 Students
71
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
6%
% Black
22%
16%
% White
54%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
11%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%