5440 N 64th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Browning Elementary School serves 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Browning Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in WI
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Browning Elementary School's student population of 280 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
280 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Browning Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Browning Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
Overall Testing Rank
#1848 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
3%
13%
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Black
89%
9%
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White
2%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.21
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Browning Elementary School's ranking?

Browning Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).

How many students attend Browning Elementary School?

280 students attend Browning Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

89% of Browning Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Browning Elementary School?

Browning Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.

What grades does Browning Elementary School offer ?

Browning Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Browning Elementary School part of?

Browning Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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