- Enrollment
- 2,220
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oak Creek, WI
Oak Creek West Middle
Federal NCES profile for Oak Creek West 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 551083000419
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Creek West Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Oak Creek · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Creek West Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Creek West Middle ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Oak Creek, WI.
School address
District: Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551083000419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Oak Creek West Middle held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 551083000419 · Oak Creek, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 15.6:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Creek High (2,220 students)
Oak Creek West Middle held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Oak Creek West Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Creek High
Oak Creek High
2,220 students
- Oak Creek East
Oak Creek East Middle
935 students
- This school 531
Oak Creek West Middle
531 students
- Forest Ridge E 435
Forest Ridge Elementary
435 students
- Shepard Hills 419
Shepard Hills Elementary
419 students
- Edgewood Eleme 389
Edgewood Elementary
389 students
What this shows Oak Creek West Middle reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Creek West Middle compares
Oak Creek West Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▲ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,568
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Asian 10.7%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Oak Creek West Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District reports $12,568 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Creek West Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Creek East Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shepard Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Creek West Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Oak Creek
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~531 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Creek West Middle
How many students attend Oak Creek West Middle?
Oak Creek West Middle has 531 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oak Creek, WI. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Creek West Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Creek West Middle is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Creek West Middle?
41.7% of students at Oak Creek West Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Creek West Middle?
The largest demographic group at Oak Creek West Middle is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Oak Creek, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Creek West Middle?
Oak Creek West 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 Oak Creek West Middle rank among public schools in Oak Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Creek West Middle ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Oak Creek, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oak Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District?
Besides Oak Creek West Middle, Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District also operates Oak Creek High (2,220 students), Oak Creek East Middle (935 students), and Forest Ridge Elementary (435 students). See the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District district page for the complete list.