Brown Deer Elementary School

5757 W Dean Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 643 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brown Deer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: 643 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brown Deer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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School Overview

Brown Deer Elementary School's student population of 643 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
643 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Brown Deer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brown Deer Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (WI)
#1632 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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18%
38%
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25%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
16%
4%
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Hispanic
10%
13%
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Black
50%
9%
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White
15%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brown Deer Elementary School's ranking?
Brown Deer Elementary School is ranked #1632 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Brown Deer Elementary School often compared to?
Brown Deer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Brown Deer Elementary School?
643 students attend Brown Deer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Brown Deer Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brown Deer Elementary School?
Brown Deer Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brown Deer Elementary School offer ?
Brown Deer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brown Deer Elementary School part of?
Brown Deer Elementary School is part of Brown Deer School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 643 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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