Townsend Street Elementary School

3360 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Townsend Street 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Townsend Street Elementary School's student population of 300 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Townsend Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Townsend Street Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (WI)
#1848 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
38%
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≤10%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
6%
13%
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Black
90%
9%
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White
n/a
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Townsend Street Elementary School's ranking?
Townsend Street Elementary School is ranked #1848 out of 1,984 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Townsend Street Elementary School?
300 students attend Townsend Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Townsend Street Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Townsend Street Elementary School?
Townsend Street Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Townsend Street Elementary School offer ?
Townsend Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Townsend Street Elementary School part of?
Townsend Street Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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