- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oshkosh, WI
Tipler Middle
Federal NCES profile for Tipler Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551119001497
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tipler Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Oshkosh · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tipler Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tipler Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Oshkosh, WI.
School address
District: Oshkosh Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551119001497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Tipler Middle shrank from 341 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 551119001497 · Oshkosh, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 13.1:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,623 students)
Tipler Middle shrank from 341 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Tipler 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 366
Tipler Middle
366 students
What this shows Tipler Middle reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tipler Middle compares
Tipler Middle is a shrinking 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▲ 19% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
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 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.2%
Asian 9.3%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Tipler 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 Tipler Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merrill Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Stanley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ready 4 Learning School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tipler 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
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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tipler Middle
How many students attend Tipler Middle?
Tipler Middle has 366 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oshkosh, WI. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tipler Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tipler Middle is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Tipler Middle?
46.0% of students at Tipler Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tipler Middle?
The largest demographic group at Tipler Middle is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Oshkosh, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tipler Middle?
Tipler Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Tipler Middle rank among middle schools in Oshkosh?
By Resource Investment Index, Tipler Middle ranks #3 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 Tipler 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.