The transition from elementary to middle school is often a stressful and challenging time for students, especially in today’s world. When sixth and eighth-grade students walk through the doors of Georgia O'Keeffe Middle School, named after the renowned artist, they can expect to feel positivity, pride and welcoming learning experiences.
Serving a diverse community of learners, staff members at O'Keeffe Middle School are focused on relationship building, communication and collaboration. As part of the school’s robust Academic and Career Planning Process, students are encouraged to think about their unique experiences to connect to who and what they want to be in life. Enrichment programs like art, technology, world language and music help students tap into their creative side to assist them in their transition from childhood to adulthood.
Students utilize an electronic portfolio to store projects. At the end of eighth grade, students complete a portfolio presentation and share key items to tell their stories of growth, readiness and next steps in their educational journey. Extracurriculars such as the student council and Black Student Union are available for students to join.
like the artist for whom the school is named, staff members at O'Keeffe Middle School encourage their students to have “purpose, artistry, and carry a social justice spirit that will change the world around them.”
O'Keeffe Middle
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
510 S Thornton Ave,
Madison, WI
Madison Metropolitan School District
School Details
Head of School
Tony Dugas
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Niche Grade
B
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
38%
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Math Proficiency
26%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
34
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Full Time Teachers
34
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Teachers in First or Second Year
10%
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GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
453:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.1%
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Female
48%
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White
49.8%
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Black
20.6%
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Hispanic
13.5%
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Two or more races
11.5%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
3.3%
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Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/23/2025
I liked the amount of extracurriculars there were. I was in a computer club for a while and also a club that was kind of just a fun experiment club. We made a Rube Goldberg machine in there and it was fun. I disliked how the staff managed bullying issues. I was bullied a lot over my one year of attending to the level where I had to leave the school. A school as well-reviewed and promoted as a "safe environment for all students" should be able to properly punish students for the severity of bullying I experienced yet the group of individuals barely received any real repercussions meaning I was often subjected to recurring issues.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/15/2025
When i come to events I do not feel welcome. My kids are failing at this school. Worst school ever and they dont care about kids safety.
8/7/2023
My child attended O’Keefe for 1 year and the school was below average in regards to education. The staff overall was nice but they are teaching at least 1, possibly 2 years, below grade level. I’m addition there is no real extracurricular activities regardless of how they might try to spin it.
1/18/2023
Its a good school but i do not feel safe around other mean kids but its ok besides that.
3/31/2022
I have had a great time here at O'Keeffe and have made a lot of fun memories with students and staff alike and I feel as if I can be my own person at this school. I feel that I have many peers I can connect with and I feel that many of the teachers support me and want me to be a better person and be...
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O'Keeffe Middle is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Madison, WI and is served by the Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 454 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. O'Keeffe Middle has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $636,685. Discover additional schools in the area, like East High School, Shabazz-City High School, Whitehorse Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Madison has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near O'Keeffe Middle.