Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District
School District · Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,568
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,568
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Evaluating Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Deerfield Elementary
Oak Creek · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Carollton Elementary
Oak Creek · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cedar Hills Elementary
Oak Creek · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#133 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,568
$2,324 vs Wisconsin median
District size
6,527 students
Much larger than Wisconsin median
The short answer
Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District ranks #133 of 379 Wisconsin districts by overall school rating. Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Deerfield Elementary (8.3/10), Carollton Elementary (8.2/10), and Cedar Hills Elementary (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 28% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deerfield Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Carollton Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Cedar Hills Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Oak Creek West Middle | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Oak Creek East Middle | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Forest Ridge Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Meadowview Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Shepard Hills Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Edgewood Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Oak Creek High | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District
Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District is a Oak Creek, Wisconsin school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 6,527 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. The district invests $12,568 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Deerfield Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District students show an average math proficiency of 55.1% and ELA proficiency of 53.7%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District with test data.
Schools in Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District
11 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- Oak Creek
- Total Enrollment
- 6,527
- Teachers (FTE)
- 409
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District?
Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District?
The average composite rating for Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District?
Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District spends $12,568 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District is 16:1.
What is the top-rated school in Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District?
Deerfield Elementary is the highest-rated school in Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District?
Across schools in Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?
Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Wisconsin by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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