Serving 624 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cumberland Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher 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 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 624 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Cumberland Elementary serves a central area in Milwaukee, WI, covering approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.7 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 1.1 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cumberland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cumberland Elementary School's student population of 624 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
624 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cumberland Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cumberland Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#69 out of 1962 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.2%
24%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
1%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-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 Cumberland Elementary School's ranking?
Cumberland Elementary School is ranked #69 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Cumberland Elementary School often compared to?
Cumberland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richards Elementary School, Lake Bluff Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Cumberland Elementary School?
624 students attend Cumberland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cumberland Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cumberland Elementary School?
Cumberland Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cumberland Elementary School offer ?
Cumberland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cumberland Elementary School part of?
Cumberland Elementary School is part of Whitefish Bay School District.
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