Olson Elementary School vs. Hillcrest Elementary School
Should you attend Olson Elementary School or Hillcrest Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Olson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 493 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Olson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
493 students
353 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#485 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#901 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
93
62
Grade 1 Students
87
51
Grade 2 Students
86
54
Grade 3 Students
74
57
Grade 4 Students
73
65
Grade 5 Students
80
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
1%
% Hispanic
14%
6%
% Black
21%
17%
% White
48%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
11%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
