Serving 354 students in grades 6-8, South Park Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Park Middle serves the southern part of the Oshkosh, WI school district, covering approximately 64.5 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive time of 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 10.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Park Middle School's student population of 354 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
354 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
South Park Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Park Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1565 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red & White
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Park Middle School's ranking?
South Park Middle School is ranked #1565 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are South Park Middle School often compared to?
South Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vel Phillips Middle School, Tipler Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend South Park Middle School?
354 students attend South Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of South Park Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Park Middle School?
South Park Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Park Middle School offer ?
South Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Park Middle School part of?
South Park Middle School is part of Oshkosh Area School District.
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