Serving 673 students in grades 6-8, Onalaska 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 36% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 673 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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Onalaska Middle School's student population of 673 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
673 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
Onalaska 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 Onalaska Middle School is 0.46, which is less 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
#1050 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
72%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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Onalaska Middle School is ranked #1050 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Onalaska Middle School often compared to?
Onalaska Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Logan Middle School, Holmen 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 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Onalaska Middle School?
673 students attend Onalaska Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Onalaska Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Onalaska Middle School?
Onalaska Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Onalaska Middle School offer ?
Onalaska Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Onalaska Middle School part of?
Onalaska Middle School is part of Onalaska School District.
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