- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oshkosh, WI
South Park Middle
Federal NCES profile for South Park Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551119001501
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Park Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Oshkosh · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South Park Middle has class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Park Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Oshkosh, WI.
School address
District: Oshkosh Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551119001501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
South Park Middle held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 551119001501 · Oshkosh, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 10.4:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,623 students)
South Park Middle held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
South Park 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
- Merrill Middle
Merrill Middle
832 students
- Webster Stanle 573
Webster Stanley Elementary
573 students
- Ready 4 Learni 522
Ready 4 Learning School
522 students
- This school 354
South Park Middle
354 students
What this shows South Park Middle reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Park Middle compares
South Park 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▲ 4% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 7.3%
Asian 6.8%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, South Park 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 South Park Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Merrill Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Stanley Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ready 4 Learning School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Park 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
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 32.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar middle schools in Oshkosh
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Merrill Middle
Standard public school
832 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Park Middle
How many students attend South Park Middle?
South Park Middle has 354 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oshkosh, WI. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Park Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Park Middle is 10.4:1, which is 28% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Park Middle?
40.1% of students at South Park Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Park Middle?
The largest demographic group at South Park Middle is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Oshkosh, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Park Middle?
South Park Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 South Park Middle rank among middle schools in Oshkosh?
By Resource Investment Index, South Park Middle ranks #1 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 South Park Middle, Oshkosh Area School District also operates West High (1,623 students), North High (1,266 students), and Merrill Middle (832 students). See the Oshkosh Area School District district page for the complete list.