O'Keeffe Middle

okeeffe.madison.k12.wi.us/

452 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

O'Keeffe Middle School is located in the heart of the Marquette neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin. As part of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), the school serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school is known for its strong connection to the local neighborhood and its commitment to providing a supportive, inclusive atmosphere for students in grades 6 through 8.

The school’s curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and prepares students for the transition to high school by offering a range of core academic subjects alongside elective opportunities, such as the arts and technology. By leveraging its location near the isthmus, O'Keeffe often integrates community-based learning into its culture, encouraging students to be active participants in the wider Madison area. For families seeking more specific information on enrollment, school calendars, or academic programs, the district’s official website serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative details.

452

Total Students

38.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for O'Keeffe Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	61
Black	93
Asian	15
Two or More	52
American Indian	2

White
225 (50.2 %)
Black
93 (20.8 %)
Hispanic
61 (13.6 %)
Two or More
52 (11.6 %)
Asian
15 (3.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Madison Metropolitan School District
Phone:	(608)204-6820
Website:	http://okeeffe.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 6 145

Grade 7 144

Grade 8 163