Serving 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Garland 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Garland Elementary serves the south part of Milwaukee, WI, covering an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garland Elementary School's student population of 541 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
541 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Garland 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 Garland Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1746 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
35%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.8%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
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 Garland Elementary School's ranking?
Garland Elementary School is ranked #1746 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Garland Elementary School often compared to?
Garland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenfield Middle School, Victory Elementary 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 40% WI state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Garland Elementary School?
541 students attend Garland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Garland Elementary School students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garland Elementary School?
Garland Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garland Elementary School offer ?
Garland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Garland Elementary School part of?
Garland Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Garland Elementary School located?
Garland Elementary School is located in the Gra Ram neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
I've dealt with terrible problems at this school. In October, I had to make a district complaint because a teacher physically restrained my child as he was trying to get in my car. School leadership failed to address my concerns and was less than empathetic. I had to witness a teacher being physical with my child and it SCARY. I've never dealt with anything like that before and there was no reason for him to be manhandled by a teacher! Cut to just 1 month later and my son was given a black eye. I just learned today he's still in the same classes as the bully who hit him. WHY?! I addressed that with the principal and got zero empathy. Leadership there have a very lackadaisical approach to disciplining students. The child who gave my son a black eye wasn't even suspended from school. My son now has a permanent knot on the side of his eye and no one has even said they're sorry he experienced that. Everything there seems to be reactive and the reactions are just simply inadequate.
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