Serving 317 students in grades 6-8, Tipler Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tipler Middle School's student population of 317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Tipler Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tipler Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1429 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
4%
9%
White
68%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tipler Middle School's ranking?
Tipler Middle School is ranked #1429 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Tipler Middle School often compared to?
Tipler Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vel Phillips Middle School, South Park Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Tipler Middle School?
317 students attend Tipler Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Tipler Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tipler Middle School?
Tipler Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tipler Middle School offer ?
Tipler Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tipler Middle School part of?
Tipler Middle School is part of Oshkosh Area School District.
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