KIPP North Star Academy vs Olson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 496 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP North Star Academy
Minneapolis · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
107 students
Olson Middle
Minneapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
329 students
| Measure | KIPP North Star Academy Minneapolis, Minnesota | Olson Middle Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #259 of 266 | #234 of 266 |
| National rank | #14181 of 15,369 | #11930 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 107 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 107 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 8.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 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 17.5).
- •KIPP North Star Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Olson Middle does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Olson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.6% vs 94.4%).
- •Olson Middle does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 17.8).
- •Olson Middle is the larger school with 329 students compared with 107.
- •KIPP North Star Academy is a charter school while Olson Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 KIPP North Star Academy better than Olson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Olson Middle ranks higher (30.0 vs 17.5 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 KIPP North Star Academy and Olson Middle?
About 496 m in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP North Star Academy: 107. Olson Middle: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP North Star Academy and Olson Middle rank in Minnesota?
KIPP North Star Academy is 259th of 266 and Olson Middle is 234th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).