Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Neeskara 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 6-9% (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 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 356 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: NEESKARA ELEMENTARY serves the southwest part of Milwaukee, WI, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Neeskara Elementary School's student population of 356 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
356 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Neeskara 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 Neeskara Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#1885 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
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
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
71%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.8%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
4%
5%
Showing 2007–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neeskara Elementary School's ranking?
Neeskara Elementary School is ranked #1885 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% 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 Neeskara Elementary School?
356 students attend Neeskara Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Neeskara Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Neeskara Elementary School?
Neeskara Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Neeskara Elementary School offer ?
Neeskara Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Neeskara Elementary School part of?
Neeskara Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Neeskara Elementary School located?
Neeskara Elementary School is located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 1 other public schools located in Washington Heights.
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