Traeger Middle

Summary:

Traeger Middle is a high-performing public middle school located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 431. It consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with a statewide ranking between 28-66 over the past 10 years and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

Traeger Middle excels in academic performance, with its students consistently outperforming the Oshkosh Area School District and the state of Wisconsin in the Forward Exam assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 82.35% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 55.06% for the district and 51.77% for the state. The school also maintains very low dropout rates and chronic absenteeism, which are significantly lower than the district and state averages.

Interestingly, Traeger Middle significantly outperforms the other middle schools in the Oshkosh Area School District, such as Vel Phillips Middle School, South Park Middle, and Tipler Middle, in terms of academic performance, test scores, and student subgroup outcomes. Additionally, the Accelerated Advanced Learning Program, a charter school within the district, consistently ranks among the top 1-2 middle schools in Wisconsin, demonstrating the potential for high academic achievement in the area.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3000 W 20th Ave
       Oshkosh, WI  54904-6344


(920) 424-0065

District: Oshkosh Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
39th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,399 Help


Students who attend Traeger Middle usually attend:

High:    West High

Feeder schools for Traeger Middle:

Elementary:    Oakwood Elementary
    Traeger Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  431

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.0%
Asian:
6.0%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Traeger Middle ranks better than 93.9% of middle schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked middle schools in the Oshkosh Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.61. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84%), Asian (6%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Traeger Middle is 12.5. 3 middle schools in the Oshkosh Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Traeger Middle is $13,399. 3 middle schools in the Oshkosh Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Traeger Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Traeger Middle 39th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Traeger Middle in the ranking list.)

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Oshkosh Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Oshkosh Area School District 282nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Traeger Middle

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Rank History for all students at Traeger Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 74.25 60th 332 81.9%
2006 77.08 49th 382 87.2%
2007 74.89 64th 366 82.5%
2008 71.88 112th 519 78.4%
2009 76.61 63rd 521 87.9%
2010 69.07 149th 539 72.4%
2011 76.17 63rd 549 88.5%
2012 78.19 47th 559 91.6%
2013 82.79 44th 569 92.3%
2014 77.02 77th 585 86.8%
2015 85.21 28th 612 95.4%
2016 84.93 48th 609 92.1%
2017 88.93 36th 612 94.1%
2018 87.35 33rd 579 94.3%
2019 83.88 52nd 594 91.2%
2021 82.16 66th 613 89.2%
2022 86.85 48th 617 92.2%
2023 86.74 53rd 640 91.7%
2024 87.61 39th 641 93.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Traeger Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.83 45th 126 64.3%
2024 75.48 27th 131 79.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Traeger Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.57 7th 417 98.3%
2019 57.85 127th 414 69.3%
2021 64.75 89th 437 79.6%
2022 80.89 27th 421 93.6%
2023 71.41 59th 439 86.6%
2024 86.15 20th 425 95.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Traeger Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.82 22nd 489 95.5%
2019 73.15 56th 487 88.5%
2021 77.39 43rd 499 91.4%
2022 68.15 102nd 522 80.5%
2023 82.22 41st 525 92.2%
2024 83.40 33rd 520 93.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Traeger Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.39 31st 551 94.4%
2019 88.40 26th 557 95.3%
2021 79.21 75th 574 86.9%
2022 81.96 60th 576 89.6%
2023 85.71 52nd 579 91.0%
2024 84.81 51st 580 91.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Traeger Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.87 39th 551 92.9%
2019 76.66 90th 557 83.8%
2021 81.83 59th 572 89.7%
2022 88.64 33rd 577 94.3%
2023 86.64 46th 591 92.2%
2024 89.08 30th 585 94.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Traeger Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.24 18th 90 80.0%
2019 86.45 12th 91 86.8%
2021 62.70 28th 90 68.9%
2022 65.58 28th 95 70.5%
2023 81.61 19th 90 78.9%
2024 80.95 19th 87 78.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Traeger Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.27 11th 134 91.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Traeger Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.46 2nd 204 99.0%
2021 65.33 54th 225 76.0%
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Rank History for White students at Traeger Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.92 30th 375 92.0%
2019 78.92 45th 382 88.2%
2021 79.89 48th 393 87.8%
2022 83.88 41st 397 89.7%
2023 81.89 51st 412 87.6%
2024 82.97 38th 407 90.7%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Traeger Middle Test Scores
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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Traeger Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 524 3 7 2 1 n/a n/a 0 537
1999 541 4 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 558
2000 525 1 7 7 1 n/a n/a 0 541
2001 522 1 10 7 1 n/a n/a 0 541
2002 596 10 11 2 1 n/a n/a 0 620
2003 596 10 11 2 1 n/a n/a 0 620
2004 569 11 16 2 1 n/a n/a 0 599
2005 571 12 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2006 513 4 18 10 1 n/a n/a 0 546
2007 550 6 25 10 2 n/a n/a 0 593
2008 495 6 20 9 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2009 493 9 21 7 1 n/a n/a 0 531
2010 454 8 20 3 1 n/a n/a 0 486
2011 453 5 18 9 0 0 11 0 496
2012 445 4 17 11 1 0 7 0 485
2013 482 2 15 16 3 0 8 0 526
2014 493 2 21 10 4 0 6 0 536
2015 470 6 22 14 2 0 8 0 522
2016 461 5 21 12 3 0 8 0 510
2017 424 3 24 12 2 0 7 0 472
2018 445 8 31 13 2 0 14 0 513
2019 414 9 31 20 2 0 14 0 490
2020 410 15 34 20 2 0 12 0 493
2021 385 11 29 20 2 0 10 0 457
2022 376 12 28 12 1 0 15 0 444
2023 362 8 26 14 0 0 21 0 431

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Traeger Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 537 30.8 17.4 15.8
1999 558 32.0 17.4 21.9
2000 541 35.7 15.2 21.6
2001 541 38.8 13.9 21.3
2002 620 42.3 14.7 5.3
2003 620 42.3 14.7 5.3
2004 599 39.3 15.2 5.8
2005 603 38.9 15.5 n/a
2006 546 38.5 14.2 n/a
2007 593 42.6 13.9 8.6
2008 530 39.1 13.6 6.2
2009 531 39.7 13.4 7.2
2010 486 29.6 16.4 8.4
2011 496 30.5 16.2 11.5
2012 485 26.4 18.3 12
2013 526 35.4 14.8 12.5
2014 536 34.5 15.5 13.8
2015 522 n/a n/a 14.9
2016 510 36.0 14.1 15.7
2017 472 35.0 13.4 12.1
2018 513 36.3 14.1 15.2
2019 490 35.9 13.6 15.7
2020 493 36.3 13.5 13.8
2021 457 34.9 13.0 17.7
2022 444 33.8 13.1 14.6
2023 431 34.4 12.5 16.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Traeger Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 537 30.8 17.4 15.8
1999 558 32.0 17.4 21.9
2000 541 35.7 15.2 21.6
2001 541 38.8 13.9 21.3
2002 620 42.3 14.7 5.3
2003 620 42.3 14.7 5.3
2004 599 39.3 15.2 5.8
2005 603 38.9 15.5 n/a
2006 546 38.5 14.2 n/a
2007 593 42.6 13.9 8.6
2008 530 39.1 13.6 6.2
2009 531 39.7 13.4 7.2
2010 486 29.6 16.4 8.4
2011 496 30.5 16.2 11.5
2012 485 26.4 18.3 12
2013 526 35.4 14.8 12.5
2014 536 34.5 15.5 13.8
2015 522 n/a n/a 14.9
2016 510 36.0 14.1 15.7
2017 472 35.0 13.4 12.1
2018 513 36.3 14.1 15.2
2019 490 35.9 13.6 15.7
2020 493 36.3 13.5 13.8
2021 457 34.9 13.0 17.7
2022 444 33.8 13.1 14.6
2023 431 34.4 12.5 16.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Traeger Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $409 (3.4%) $11,767 (96.6%) $12,178
2020 $371 (3.1%) $11,763 (97.0%) $12,133
2021 $494 (3.7%) $12,905 (96.3%) $13,399

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Traeger Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 52nd of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 53rd of 640 Middle schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Traeger Middle)70.563.4
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oshkosh Area School District)41.537.3
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Traeger Middle)62.868.2
 5.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oshkosh Area School District)41.438.5
 2.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Traeger Middle)58.163.1
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oshkosh Area School District)36.239.3
 3.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Traeger Middle)59.355.3
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oshkosh Area School District)39.936.1
 3.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Traeger Middle)60.347.3
 13%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oshkosh Area School District)36.931
 5.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Traeger Middle)4757.5
 10.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oshkosh Area School District)25.826.7
 0.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Traeger Middle)67.681.5
 14%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Oshkosh Area School District)5257
 4.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Traeger Middle)71.571.2
 0.3%
   8th Grade Science (Oshkosh Area School District)52.449.2
 3.2%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students490431
 12%
African American98
 11.1%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian3126
 16.1%
Hispanic2014
 30%
Pacific Islander00
White414362
 12.6%
Two or More Races1421
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.7%16.2%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Traeger Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 431 students attended Traeger Middle.

Students who attend Traeger Middle usually go on to attend West High

Students at Traeger Middle are 84% White, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Yes. Traeger Middle ranks in the top 6.1% of Wisconsin middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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