Merrill Middle

www.oshkosh.k12.wi.us

453 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.

453

Total Students

43.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

114.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merrill Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	33
Black	65
Asian	73
Two or More	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
235 (51.9 %)
Asian
73 (16.1 %)
Black
65 (14.3 %)
Two or More
45 (9.9 %)
Hispanic
33 (7.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
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 6 148

Grade 7 141

Grade 8 164