Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Thurston Woods 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 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thurston Woods Elementary serves the northern part of Milwaukee, WI, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2.1 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thurston Woods Elementary School's student population of 256 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
256 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Thurston Woods 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 Thurston Woods Elementary School is 0.20, 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. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
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)
6-9%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
89%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thurston Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Thurston Woods Elementary School is ranked #1899 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?
≤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 Thurston Woods Elementary School?
256 students attend Thurston Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Thurston Woods Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thurston Woods Elementary School?
Thurston Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thurston Woods Elementary School offer ?
Thurston Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thurston Woods Elementary School part of?
Thurston Woods Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Thurston Woods Elementary School located?
Thurston Woods Elementary School is located in the Thurston Woods neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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