Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eighty-first Street Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eighty-first Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Eighty-first Street Elementary School's student population of 322 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eighty-first Street Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eighty-first Street Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#344 out of 1984 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
74%
9%
White
7%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eighty-first Street Elementary School's ranking?
Eighty-first Street Elementary School is ranked #344 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Eighty-first Street Elementary School?
322 students attend Eighty-first Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Eighty-first Street Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eighty-first Street Elementary School?
Eighty-first Street Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Eighty-first Street Elementary School offer ?
Eighty-first Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Eighty-first Street Elementary School part of?
Eighty-first Street Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Eighty-first Street Elementary School located?
Eighty-first Street Elementary School is located in the Cooper Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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