Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Story 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 3% (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 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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-8
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Story Elementary serves the south part of Milwaukee, WI, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Story Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
365 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Story 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 Story Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#1948 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
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)
≤5%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
77%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
2%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.8%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
2%
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 Story Elementary School's ranking?
Story Elementary School is ranked #1948 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?
3% 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 Story Elementary School?
365 students attend Story Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Story Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Story Elementary School?
Story Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Story Elementary School offer ?
Story Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Story Elementary School part of?
Story Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Story Elementary School located?
Story Elementary School is located in the Miller Valley neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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