Onalaska Middle School
Tel:
(608)783-5366
- Onalaska Middle School serves 702 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 52% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 53% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 45%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
Top Placements
Onalaska Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Onalaska Middle School's student population of 702 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 702 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Onalaska Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Onalaska Middle School is 0.36, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall School Rank | #495 out of 2,027 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 43% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 11% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 12% |
| Black | 2% | 9% |
| White | 79% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Onalaska School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Onalaska Middle School is Onalaska High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Logan Middle School (3.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Northern Hills Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Onalaska Northern Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 506 students
0.4 miles
910 East Ave N
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608)783-4542 0.4 PK-5 506 - Onalaska Pertzsch Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 437 students
0.6 miles
524 Main St
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608)783-5644 0.6 PK-5 437 - Onalaska Onalaska High School Grades: 9-12 | 914 students
1.1 miles
700 Hilltopper Pl
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608)783-4561 1.1 9-12 914 - Onalaska Eagle Bluff Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 608 students
1.6 miles
200 Eagle Bluff Ct
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608)783-2453 1.6 PK-5 608 - La Crosse Northside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 395 students
3.2 miles
1611 Kane St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608)789-7760 3.2 PK-5 395
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