Very Good
#454 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 23% in state
Bold Middle School
Middle School · Bird Island-olivia-lake Lillian · Olivia, MN
A Bird Island-olivia-lake Lillian middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
701 S. 9TH STREET, Olivia, MN 56277
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Bold Middle School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bold Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated705/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Olivia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,265
Median home value
$178,900
Median rent
$765/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56277; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Bird Island-olivia-lake Lillian
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,947NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bold Middle School is listed in BIRD ISLAND-OLIVIA-LAKE LILLIAN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bold Middle School
Bold Middle School is a public middle school in Olivia, MN, part of Bird Island-olivia-lake Lillian, serving approximately 181 students in grades 5th-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #454 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bold Middle School
What grades does Bold Middle School serve?
Bold Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Bold Middle School?
Bold Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.
How does Bold Middle School rank in MN?
Bold Middle School ranks #454 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Bold Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bold Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bold Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bold Middle School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Bold Middle School a charter school?
No, Bold Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bold Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bold Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bold Middle School?
56.9% of students at Bold Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 181
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Renville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (320) 523-1031
- Area population (ZIP 56277)
- 2,962
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56277; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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