Serving 452 students in grades 6-8, O'keeffe Middle School ranks in the top 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 36% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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O'keeffe Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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O'keeffe Middle School's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
O'keeffe Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O'keeffe Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#941 out of 1991 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
21%
9%
White
50%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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O'keeffe Middle School is ranked #941 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are O'keeffe Middle School often compared to?
O'keeffe Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Harbor Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend O'keeffe Middle School?
452 students attend O'keeffe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of O'keeffe Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O'keeffe Middle School?
O'keeffe Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does O'keeffe Middle School offer ?
O'keeffe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is O'keeffe Middle School part of?
O'keeffe Middle School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
In what neighborhood is O'keeffe Middle School located?
O'keeffe Middle School is located in the Marquette neighborhood of Madison, WI. There are 1 other public schools located in Marquette.
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