OLSEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

602 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Olsen Middle School is a public school located in Dania Beach, Florida, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Broward County Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive middle school education that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment where educators aim to foster critical thinking and student engagement through a variety of core subjects and elective programs.

Beyond its standard academic curriculum, Olsen Middle School strives to be a central part of the Dania Beach community. The school promotes inclusivity and often incorporates programs designed to support diverse learning needs and student interests. Parents and guardians can stay informed about school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the official Broward County Public Schools website, which serves as the primary portal for resources and updates regarding the school’s administration and operations.

602

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OLSEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	287
Black	201
Asian	7
Two or More	26

Hispanic
287 (47.7%)
Black
201 (33.4%)
White
81 (13.5%)
Two or More
26 (4.3%)
Asian
7 (1.2%)

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:	BROWARD
Phone:	(754)323-3800
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	602
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	304
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 199

Grade 7 178

Grade 8 225

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for OLSEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	199
Grade 7	178
Grade 8	225

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for OLSEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	269	44.7%
Male	333	55.3%

Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)