Top Rankings
Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,527 students in Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
6,527 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
403 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 447 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
4%
% Hispanic
18%
14%
% Black
5%
9%
% White
63%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,954 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,911 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$98 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$117 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,954
$17,038
Spending / Student
$17,911
$17,011
Best Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10420 S Mcgraw Dr
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6240
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6240
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Carollton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8965 S Carollton Dr
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6290
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6290
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3871 E Bluestem Dr
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6220
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6220
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8545 S Shepard Ave
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6280
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6280
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Oak Creek West Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8401 S 13th St
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6250
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6250
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Shepard Hills Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9701 S Shepard Hills Dr
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6270
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6270
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Oak Creek East Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9330 S Shepard Ave
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6260
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6260
Gr: 6-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Cedar Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2225 W Sycamore Ave
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 761-3020
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 761-3020
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Oak Creek High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 E Puetz Rd
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6210
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6210
Gr: 9-12 | 2,223 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Forest Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 W Drexel Ave
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 574-4050
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 574-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
7630 S 10th St
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6168
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6168
Gr: PK | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District?
Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,527 students.
What is the rank of Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District?
Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District is ranked #113 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District?
63% of Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District?
Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,911 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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