C
Below Average
51/100

Vel Phillips Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1401 Kentucky St, Oshkosh, WI 54901
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 15th percentile in Wisconsin
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.93 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 52nd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Wisconsin schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

51
Repit Score
out of 100
811
Students
enrolled
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%15/1002.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%52/100Students gain 0.93 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.20 in 2009–19; 42nd percentile in Wisconsin (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 62% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Wisconsin schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −17 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Wisconsin. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency23% (−17 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency21% (−19 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Wisconsin state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White30%28%reading -19 pts, math -21 pts8th percentile (list)
Black3%3%reading -9 pts, math -7 pts12th percentile (list)
Hispanic5%5%reading -19 pts, math -17 pts0th percentile (list)
Asian15%15%reading -26 pts, math -27 pts10th percentile (list)
Multiracial10%10%reading -26 pts, math -23 pts4th percentile (list)
Low-income17%12%reading -7 pts, math -11 pts13th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1401 Kentucky St
City Oshkosh
ZIP Code 54901
District 5511190
NCES School ID 551119001492
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 54901

Understanding the community around Vel Phillips Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,499
Per Capita Income $27,609
Poverty Rate 8.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%
High School or Higher 91.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $151,700
Median Rent $870
Owner-Occupied 51.8%
Renter-Occupied 48.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Vel Phillips Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 54.1%
Black 14.8%
Asian 10.6%
Two or More Races 10.6%
Hispanic/Latino 9.3%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 811
Teachers (FTE) 70.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Vel Phillips Middle School?
Vel Phillips Middle School has a Repit School Score of 51 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Vel Phillips Middle School?
Vel Phillips Middle School has 811 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
What grades does Vel Phillips Middle School serve?
Vel Phillips Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Vel Phillips Middle School receive per student?
Vel Phillips Middle School receives $18,688 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Vel Phillips Middle School in 54901 ▼
Avg Home Value
$230,936
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,177
1-Year Change
+7.7%
% Renters
48.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026