Vel Phillips Middle School

www.oshkosh.k12.wi.us

832 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Merrill Middle School is a public school located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Oshkosh Area School District, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive middle-level education that focuses on both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school environment is designed to help adolescents transition from elementary school to high school by offering a variety of core curriculum subjects alongside exploratory classes that allow students to pursue personal interests and build foundational skills.

Beyond the classroom, Merrill Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular engagement. The school offers a range of student activities and support services aimed at fostering a positive and inclusive climate. By focusing on academic rigor and character development, Merrill Middle School strives to prepare its student body for success in their future academic endeavors while keeping parents and the broader Oshkosh community connected through clear communication and local school district resources.

832

Total Students

72.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vel Phillips Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	423
Hispanic	74
Black	151
Asian	81
Two or More	99
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
423 (50.8%)
Black
151 (18.1%)
Two or More
99 (11.9%)
Asian
81 (9.7%)
Hispanic
74 (8.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Oshkosh Area School District
Phone:	(920)424-0177
Website:	http://www.oshkosh.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	832
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	469
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 266

Grade 7 288

Grade 8 278