Brooklyn Center Elementary School vs Olson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Center Elementary School
Brooklyn Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
708 students
Olson Middle
Minneapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
329 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Center Elementary School Brooklyn Center, Minnesota | Olson Middle Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #861 of 923 | #234 of 266 |
| National rank | #41434 of 50,301 | #11930 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 708 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 708 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 8.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 18% |
| city | Brooklyn Center | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 25.4).
- •Brooklyn Center Elementary School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 18%).
- •Olson Middle does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 21%).
- •Olson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.6% vs 79.9%).
- •Olson Middle does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 11.8).
- •Brooklyn Center Elementary School is the larger school with 708 students compared with 329.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brooklyn Center Elementary School better than Olson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Olson Middle ranks higher (30.0 vs 25.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brooklyn Center Elementary School and Olson Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn Center and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Center Elementary School: 708. Olson Middle: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Center Elementary School and Olson Middle rank in Minnesota?
Brooklyn Center Elementary School is 861st of 923 and Olson Middle is 234th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).