Excellent
#228 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 11% in state
Tipler Middle
Middle School · Oshkosh Area School District · Oshkosh, WI
An Oshkosh Area School District middle school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
325 S Eagle St, Oshkosh, WI 54902
- Math 75% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tipler Middle score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 44 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 38 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tipler 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerated Advanced Learning ProgramCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | 4–8 | 0.0 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Lourdes Academy Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 5–8 | 0.5 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| South Park MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 329 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #2 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
Tipler Middle is listed in Oshkosh Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tipler Middle
Tipler Middle is a public middle school in Oshkosh, WI, part of Oshkosh Area School District, serving approximately 317 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #228 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tipler Middle
What grades does Tipler Middle serve?
Tipler Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Tipler Middle?
Tipler Middle has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tipler Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tipler Middle is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tipler Middle rank in WI?
Tipler Middle ranks #228 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Tipler Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Tipler Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Tipler Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tipler Middle has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tipler Middle a charter school?
No, Tipler Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tipler Middle a Title I school?
No, Tipler Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tipler Middle?
51.4% of students at Tipler 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
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (920) 424-0320
- Area population (ZIP 54902)
- 21,982
- Area average commute
- 16.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 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
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