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#996 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 47% in state
Oconto Middle
Middle School · Oconto Unified School District · Oconto, WI
An Oconto Unified School District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 Michigan Ave, Oconto, WI 54153
- Math 47% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oconto Middle score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Oconto Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average584/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oconto), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,485
Median home value
$165,500
Median rent
$810/mo
College educated
14.3%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54153; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lena Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4 | 1–8 | 5.0 mi | 36 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Oconto Unified School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,766NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oconto Middle is listed in Oconto Unified School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oconto Middle
Oconto Middle is a public middle school in Oconto, WI, part of Oconto Unified School District, serving approximately 300 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #996 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oconto Middle
What grades does Oconto Middle serve?
Oconto Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Oconto Middle?
Oconto Middle has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oconto Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oconto Middle is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oconto Middle rank in WI?
Oconto Middle ranks #996 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Oconto Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Oconto Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Oconto Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oconto Middle has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oconto Middle a charter school?
No, Oconto Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oconto Middle a Title I school?
No, Oconto Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oconto Middle?
51.7% of students at Oconto Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 300
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Oconto County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (920) 834-7806
- Area population (ZIP 54153)
- 7,401
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 54153; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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