Hillcrest Elementary vs Olson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
Olson Middle
Bloomington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary Bloomington, Minnesota | Olson Middle Bloomington, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #513 of 923 | #53 of 266 |
| National rank | #14036 of 50,301 | #2146 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 373 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.9% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 59% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 66.1).
- •Olson Middle does better on math proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Olson Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 26.4%).
- •Olson Middle does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 14.9).
- •Olson Middle is the larger school with 762 students compared with 373.
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 Hillcrest Elementary better than Olson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Olson Middle ranks higher (76.2 vs 66.1 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 Hillcrest Elementary and Olson Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary: 373. Olson Middle: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary and Olson Middle rank in Minnesota?
Hillcrest Elementary is 513th of 923 and Olson Middle is 53rd of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).