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#1328 of 2,105 schools in WI

South Park Middle

Middle School · Oshkosh Area School District · Oshkosh, WI

An Oshkosh Area School District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1551 Delaware St, Oshkosh, WI 54902

  • Math 46% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 48% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.9% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.9% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-6.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.9 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
District spending per student$15,676
Chronic Absenteeism27.4%

Students at South Park Middle score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency46%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency48%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
24%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
26%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
26%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
21%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

49.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where South Park 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 73Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,685/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oshkosh), 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

$64,548

Median home value

$163,900

Median rent

$859/mo

College educated

27.1%

Homeownership

60.2%

Poverty rate

14%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lourdes Academy Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9private5–81.1 mi160Compare →
Accelerated Advanced Learning ProgramCharter · enrollment unverified9.04–81.2 mi59Compare →
Tipler MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.56–81.2 mi317Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Oshkosh Area School District

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#10 of 21
District spending per student
$15,676NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

South Park Middle is listed in Oshkosh Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Park Middle

South Park Middle is a public middle school in Oshkosh, WI, part of Oshkosh Area School District, serving approximately 329 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,328 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Park Middle

What grades does South Park Middle serve?

South Park Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend South Park Middle?

South Park Middle has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Park Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at South Park Middle is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Park Middle rank in WI?

South Park Middle ranks #1,328 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is South Park Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

South Park Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 South Park Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Park Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is South Park Middle a charter school?

No, South Park Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is South Park Middle a Title I school?

No, South Park Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Park Middle?

49.5% of students at South Park 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
329
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Winnebago County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.4%
Area population (ZIP 54902)
21,982
Area average commute
16.4 min
Area median age
38.8
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 54902; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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