Oaklawn Elementary vs Vel Phillips Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 837 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oaklawn Elementary
Oshkosh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
416 students
Vel Phillips Middle School
Oshkosh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
832 students
| Measure | Oaklawn Elementary Oshkosh, Wisconsin | Vel Phillips Middle School Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #815 of 1,069 | #335 of 359 |
| National rank | #32697 of 50,301 | #12121 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 416 | 832 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 832 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 21% |
| city | Oshkosh | Oshkosh |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oaklawn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 29.0).
- •Oaklawn Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 21%).
- •Oaklawn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Vel Phillips Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 63.5%).
- •Vel Phillips Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.0).
- •Vel Phillips Middle School is the larger school with 832 students compared with 416.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oaklawn Elementary better than Vel Phillips Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Oaklawn Elementary ranks higher (38.9 vs 29.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Oaklawn Elementary and Vel Phillips Middle School?
About 837 m in a straight line, between Oshkosh and Oshkosh in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oaklawn Elementary: 416. Vel Phillips Middle School: 832. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oaklawn Elementary and Vel Phillips Middle School rank in Wisconsin?
Oaklawn Elementary is 815th of 1,069 and Vel Phillips Middle School is 335th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).