- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oshkosh, WI
Merrill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Merrill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551119001492
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merrill Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Oshkosh · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Merrill Middle has class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merrill Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Oshkosh, WI.
School address
District: Oshkosh Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551119001492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+358 students YoY
Merrill Middle grew from 453 students in 2022-23 to 811 in 2023-24 (+79.0%).
Teacher FTE added 43.3 → 70.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+358 students YoY 551119001492 · Oshkosh, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
832 enr · 19.3:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,623 students)
Merrill Middle grew from 453 students in 2022-23 to 811 in 2023-24 (+79.0%). Teacher FTE added 43.3 → 70.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Merrill Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
1,623 students
- North High
North High
1,266 students
- This school
Merrill Middle
832 students
- Webster Stanle 573
Webster Stanley Elementary
573 students
- Ready 4 Learni 522
Ready 4 Learning School
522 students
- Traeger Middle 447
Traeger Middle
447 students
What this shows Merrill Middle reports 832 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merrill Middle compares
Merrill Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▲ 50% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 832 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
832
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 91% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,676
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 832 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 50.8%
African American 18.1%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Merrill Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oshkosh Area School District reports $15,676 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Merrill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Webster Stanley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ready 4 Learning School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Traeger Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Merrill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,266
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 32.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools in Oshkosh
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Traeger Middle
Standard public school
447 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Tipler Middle
Standard public school
366 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
South Park Middle
Standard public school
354 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Webster Stanley Middle
Standard public school
335 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~832 students)
Frequently asked questions about Merrill Middle
How many students attend Merrill Middle?
Merrill Middle has 832 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oshkosh, WI. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 811 (2023-24), up 358.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrill Middle is 19.3:1, which is 34% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Merrill Middle?
57.6% of students at Merrill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merrill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Merrill Middle is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Oshkosh, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merrill Middle?
Merrill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Merrill Middle rank among middle schools in Oshkosh?
By Resource Investment Index, Merrill Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Oshkosh, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Oshkosh on the city page.
What other schools are in Oshkosh Area School District?
Besides Merrill Middle, Oshkosh Area School District also operates West High (1,623 students), North High (1,266 students), and Webster Stanley Elementary (573 students). See the Oshkosh Area School District district page for the complete list.