Oconto Middle School
Oconto Middle School serves 230 students in grades 5-8.
Oconto Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Oconto Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Oconto Middle School's student population of 230 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 230 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Oconto Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Oconto Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #815 out of 2029 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 12% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 83% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Oconto Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Oconto Middle School is Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Bayshore Community Academy (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Oconto Bayshore Community Academy Charter School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 5-8 | 79 students10
0.1 miles
400 Michigan Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7806 0.1 5-8 79 - Oconto Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 5-12 | 31 students10
0.1 miles
400 Michigan Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7814 0.1 5-12 31 - Oconto Oconto Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 420 students10
0.7 miles
810 Scherer Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808 0.7 PK-4 420 - Oconto Oconto High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 273 students10
0.8 miles
1717 Superior Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7812 0.8 9-12 273 - Lena Lena Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 188 students10
9.4 miles
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5959 9.4 PK-5 188
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