Jenny Lind Elementary vs Olson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 699 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jenny Lind Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
236 students
Olson Middle
Minneapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
329 students
| Measure | Jenny Lind Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Olson Middle Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #866 of 923 | #234 of 266 |
| National rank | #41646 of 50,301 | #11930 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 236 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 8.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 18% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 25.1).
- •Jenny Lind Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Olson Middle does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Olson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.6% vs 83.1%).
- •Jenny Lind Elementary does better on students per teacher (7.6 vs 8.0).
- •Olson Middle is the larger school with 329 students compared with 236.
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 Jenny Lind Elementary better than Olson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Olson Middle ranks higher (30.0 vs 25.1 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 Jenny Lind Elementary and Olson Middle?
About 699 m in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jenny Lind Elementary: 236. Olson Middle: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jenny Lind Elementary and Olson Middle rank in Minnesota?
Jenny Lind Elementary is 866th of 923 and Olson Middle is 234th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).