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Hawthorne Elementary School vs. Doerfler Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Hawthorne Elementary School
6945 N 41st St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Doerfler Elementary School
3014 W Scott St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Hawthorne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Doerfler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hawthorne 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 15:1 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 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Doerfler 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 8% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
285 students
550 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hawthorne Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Doerfler Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hawthorne Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Doerfler Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hawthorne Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Doerfler Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Milwaukee School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Doerfler Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Milwaukee School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1899 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
#1881 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hawthorne Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Doerfler Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
8%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Milwaukee School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Doerfler Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Milwaukee School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
7%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Milwaukee School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Doerfler Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Milwaukee School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Milwaukee School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Doerfler Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Milwaukee School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hawthorne Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Doerfler Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
50
67
Kindergarten Students
49
59
Grade 1 Students
40
58
Grade 2 Students
45
35
Grade 3 Students
30
51
Grade 4 Students
35
55
Grade 5 Students
36
45
Grade 6 Students
-
58
Grade 7 Students
-
65
Grade 8 Students
-
57

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Milwaukee School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Doerfler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Milwaukee School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Milwaukee School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Doerfler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Milwaukee School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Milwaukee School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Doerfler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Milwaukee School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
84%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Milwaukee School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Doerfler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Milwaukee School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Milwaukee School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Doerfler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Milwaukee School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Milwaukee School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Doerfler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Milwaukee School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.29
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hawthorne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Milwaukee School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Doerfler Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Milwaukee School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
93%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hawthorne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Milwaukee School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Doerfler Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Milwaukee School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(19-20 School Year Data)
3%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hawthorne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Milwaukee School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Doerfler Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Milwaukee School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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