Serving 832 students in grades 6-8, Vel Phillips 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 18% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (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 49% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 832 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vel Phillips Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Vel Phillips Middle School's student population of 832 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
832 students
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vel Phillips Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vel Phillips Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1747 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
18%
9%
White
51%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Phoenix
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vel Phillips Middle School's ranking?
Vel Phillips Middle School is ranked #1747 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Vel Phillips Middle School often compared to?
Vel Phillips Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Park Middle School, Tipler Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Vel Phillips Middle School?
832 students attend Vel Phillips Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Vel Phillips Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vel Phillips Middle School?
Vel Phillips Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vel Phillips Middle School offer ?
Vel Phillips Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Vel Phillips Middle School part of?
Vel Phillips Middle School is part of Oshkosh Area School District.
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