O'keeffe Middle School

510 S Thornton Ave
Madison, WI 53703
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 454 students in grades 6-8, O'keeffe Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50% in WI
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

O'keeffe Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

O'keeffe Middle School's student population of 454 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

O'keeffe Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O'keeffe Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#666 out of 1984 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
38%
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45-49%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
4%
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Hispanic
14%
13%
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Black
23%
9%
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White
50%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is O'keeffe Middle School's ranking?
O'keeffe Middle School is ranked #666 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are O'keeffe Middle School often compared to?
O'keeffe Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Harbor Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend O'keeffe Middle School?
454 students attend O'keeffe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of O'keeffe Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O'keeffe Middle School?
O'keeffe Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does O'keeffe Middle School offer ?
O'keeffe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is O'keeffe Middle School part of?
O'keeffe Middle School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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