Serving 859 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Milwaukee Parkside 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 21% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 859 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Milwaukee Parkside School serves the southeast part of Milwaukee, WI, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the nearest zone edge and a maximum distance of 3.6 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Milwaukee Parkside School's student population of 859 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
859 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Milwaukee Parkside 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 Milwaukee Parkside School is 0.73, 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
#1735 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.3%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-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
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milwaukee Parkside School's ranking?
Milwaukee Parkside School is ranked #1735 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Milwaukee Parkside School often compared to?
Milwaukee Parkside Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bruce Guadalupe 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 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Milwaukee Parkside School?
859 students attend Milwaukee Parkside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Milwaukee Parkside School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Milwaukee Parkside School?
Milwaukee Parkside School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Milwaukee Parkside School offer ?
Milwaukee Parkside School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Milwaukee Parkside School part of?
Milwaukee Parkside School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Milwaukee Parkside School located?
Milwaukee Parkside School is located in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 4 other public schools located in Bay View.
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