Oak Grove Middle vs Olson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Grove Middle
Bloomington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
711 students
Olson Middle
Bloomington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
| Measure | Oak Grove Middle Bloomington, Minnesota | Olson Middle Bloomington, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #164 of 266 | #53 of 266 |
| National rank | #5595 of 15,369 | #2146 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 711 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 59% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 59.5).
- •Olson Middle does better on math proficiency (59% vs 44%).
- •Olson Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Olson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 37.6%).
- •Olson Middle does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.8).
- •Olson Middle is the larger school with 762 students compared with 711.
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 Oak Grove Middle better than Olson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Olson Middle ranks higher (76.2 vs 59.5 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 Oak Grove Middle and Olson Middle?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Grove Middle: 711. Olson Middle: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Grove Middle and Olson Middle rank in Minnesota?
Oak Grove Middle is 164th of 266 and Olson Middle is 53rd of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).