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#1591 of 2,105 schools in WI
Vel Phillips Middle School
Middle School · Oshkosh Area School District · Oshkosh, WI
An Oshkosh Area School District middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1401 Kentucky St, Oshkosh, WI 54901
- Math 29% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vel Phillips Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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
64.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Vel Phillips Middle School 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
$61,734
Median home value
$164,000
Median rent
$932/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
50.4%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lourdes Academy Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 5–8 | 1.7 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Accelerated Advanced Learning ProgramCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | 4–8 | 2.1 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Tipler MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 471 | Compare → |
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
- #14 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
Vel Phillips Middle School is listed in Oshkosh Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vel Phillips Middle School
Vel Phillips Middle School is a public middle school in Oshkosh, WI, part of Oshkosh Area School District, serving approximately 811 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,591 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vel Phillips Middle School
What grades does Vel Phillips Middle School serve?
Vel Phillips Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Vel Phillips Middle School?
Vel Phillips Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 811 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vel Phillips Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vel Phillips Middle School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vel Phillips Middle School rank in WI?
Vel Phillips Middle School ranks #1,591 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Vel Phillips Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vel Phillips Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Vel Phillips Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vel Phillips Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Vel Phillips Middle School a charter school?
No, Vel Phillips Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vel Phillips Middle School a Title I school?
No, Vel Phillips Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vel Phillips Middle School?
64.5% of students at Vel Phillips Middle School 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
- 811
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (920) 424-0177
- Area population (ZIP 54901)
- 36,999
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
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 54901; 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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