Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Browning 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Browning Elementary serves the north part of Milwaukee, WI, covering an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Browning Elementary School's student population of 279 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
279 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
One Band, One Sound
School Rankings
Browning Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Browning Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1899 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
90%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
66%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
3%
5%
Showing 2007–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Browning Elementary School's ranking?
Browning Elementary School is ranked #1899 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Browning Elementary School often compared to?
Browning Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brown Street Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Browning Elementary School?
279 students attend Browning Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Browning Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Browning Elementary School?
Browning Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Browning Elementary School part of?
Browning Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Browning Elementary School located?
Browning Elementary School is located in the Silver Spring neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 6 other public schools located in Silver Spring.
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