OLSON MIDDLE

www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/oms

762 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Olson Middle School, located in Bloomington, Minnesota, serves as a core academic institution within the Bloomington Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle-school-aged students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside social-emotional learning, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

In addition to its academic core, Olson Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student-led clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests and build strong interpersonal connections. With a focus on preparing well-rounded individuals, Olson works to create a collaborative atmosphere involving staff, students, and families to support long-term student success.

762

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OLSON MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	475
Hispanic	88
Black	94
Asian	40
Two or More	65

White
475 (62.3%)
Black
94 (12.3%)
Hispanic
88 (11.5%)
Two or More
65 (8.5%)
Asian
40 (5.2%)

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:	Bloomington Public Schools
Phone:	(952)806-8600
Website:	http://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/oms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	762
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 6 258

Grade 7 245

Grade 8 259