The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 82%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (09-10)
328 students
Showing 2001–2010. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2002–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)20%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)37%
82%
Asian
(09-10)3%
4%
Showing 1997–2010. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(09-10)94%
10%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
(09-10)3%
76%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
88%
30%
Showing 1996–2010. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% WI state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% WI state average).
How many students attend Twenty-seventh Street Elementary School?
328 students attend Twenty-seventh Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Twenty-seventh Street Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Twenty-seventh Street Elementary School offer ?
Twenty-seventh Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Twenty-seventh Street Elementary School part of?
Twenty-seventh Street Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
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