Excellent
#85 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 4% in state
Oostburg Middle
Middle School · Oostburg School District · Oostburg, WI
A middle school in Oostburg, WI where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 700100, Oostburg, WI 53070
- Math 86% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oostburg Middle score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Oostburg 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Low211/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,714
Median home value
$264,600
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53070; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Grove-belgium MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 5–8 | 3.9 mi | 243 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Oostburg School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oostburg Middle is listed in Oostburg School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oostburg Middle
Oostburg Middle is a public middle school in Oostburg, WI, part of Oostburg School District, serving approximately 203 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #85 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oostburg Middle
What grades does Oostburg Middle serve?
Oostburg Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Oostburg Middle?
Oostburg Middle has an enrollment of approximately 203 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oostburg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oostburg Middle is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oostburg Middle rank in WI?
Oostburg Middle ranks #85 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Oostburg Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Oostburg Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Oostburg Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oostburg Middle has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oostburg Middle a charter school?
No, Oostburg Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oostburg Middle a Title I school?
No, Oostburg Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oostburg Middle?
20.2% of students at Oostburg 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 203
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sheboygan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.9%
- Phone
- (920) 564-2383
- Area population (ZIP 53070)
- 5,009
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 53070; 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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