Serving 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverwest 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 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 244 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pierce Elementary serves the eastern part of Milwaukee, WI, covering an attendance area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive time of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverwest Elementary School's student population of 244 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
244 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Riverwest 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 Riverwest Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#1899 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
73%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
5%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2019. View full 21-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverwest Elementary School's ranking?
Riverwest Elementary School is ranked #1899 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Riverwest Elementary School often compared to?
Riverwest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fratney Elementary School, Gaenslen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% 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 Riverwest Elementary School?
244 students attend Riverwest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Riverwest Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverwest Elementary School?
Riverwest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverwest Elementary School offer ?
Riverwest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Riverwest Elementary School part of?
Riverwest Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Riverwest Elementary School located?
Riverwest Elementary School is located in the Riverwest neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 2 other public schools located in Riverwest.
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