OLSON MIDDLE

1607 51ST AVE N, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55430

About OLSON MIDDLE

Olson Middle is a public middle school in Minneapolis, Minnesota that serves students in grades 6–8. The school has about 308 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 11:1. This means that classes are smaller and students get more personalized help with their studies. Olson Middle's main goal is to provide a standards-aligned curriculum that focuses on core academic subjects like English language arts, math, science, and social studies, as well as social-emotional learning and student support services. The students at Olson Middle come from a wide range of backgrounds, with a large number of them coming from minority groups. This makes for a culturally welcoming learning environment. U.S. News says that about 7% of students did well enough in math to be considered proficient, and about 20% did well enough in reading to be considered proficient. These results show that there are still academic problems that need to be fixed and that there are specific areas that need to be improved. Olson Middle is part of the Minneapolis Public Schools, which means it gets help and resources from the whole district. Overall, Olson Middle looks like it has a lot of potential because it has a low student-to-teacher ratio, a welcoming school culture, and a focus on improving academic performance.

Contact Information

Address

1607 51ST AVE N, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55430

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Phone

(612) 668-1640

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 7%
Reading 20%
State average proficiency is 7% in Math and 20% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
308
Total Students
$60944
Avg. Teacher Salary

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School Ratings

Ranked

191

of 192 in Minnesota

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM - 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 10.39%
Asian 13.96%
Hispanic 17.53%
Black 47.4%
Two+ Races 6.82%
Native Am. 3.9%
White
10.39%
Asian
13.96%
Hispanic
17.53%
Black
47.4%
Two+ Races
6.82%
Native Am.
3.9%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 308
48.7%
150 Female
51.3%
158 Male

Student Population

308 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

308 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

the school started offering IB Middle Years Programme, which provides a challenging, internationally recognized curriculum framework

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), a college-readiness program that builds academic and study skills, collaboration, and critical thinking.

FAQ

Q1. How does Ramay Junior High School let parents know about important dates and events?

Ans. School newsletters, district communication tools, and reminders from teachers let families know about important dates and events so they can plan ahead.

Q2. What kinds of behavior do you expect from students to help make the school a better place?

Ans. Behavior expectations are all about respect and responsibility. Staff members help students make good choices and create a supportive environment.

Q3. How does the school use technology in its daily life?

Ans. Technology integration includes platforms that the district supports that help students do their work, talk to their teachers, and stay organized.

Q4. What does Ramay Junior High do to help students feel good?

Ans. Help for well-being includes counseling services and programs run by staff that help students deal with social, emotional, and academic problems.

Q5. Do students have the chance to join clubs or take part in activities?

Ans. Students can join several clubs or extracurricular activities that are meant to help them develop their interests and connect with others.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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