Perry Tipler Middle School in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Perry Tipler Middle School is an urban public school in Oshkosh, Wisconsin that is part of Oshkosh Area School District. It serves 317 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.7:1. Its teachers have had 16 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 6 - 8

317 Students

25 Teachers

325 S Eagle St

Oshkosh, WI 54902 View local requests

http://www.oshkosh.k12.wi.us

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Perry Tipler Middle School Demographics

67%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

22%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Perry Tipler Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 20, 2026

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