Top Rankings
Brown Deer School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,548 students in Brown Deer School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Brown Deer School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
1,548 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Brown Deer School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#410 out of 443 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.51
# American Indian Students
3 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
194 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
13%
4%
# Hispanic Students
135 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
13%
# Black Students
839 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
54%
9%
# White Students
247 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
16%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
130 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
72
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
93
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
86
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
72
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
97
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
113
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
110
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
113
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
116
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
118
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
155
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
157
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
124
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
122
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,471 is higher than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,182 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,471
$16,747
Spending / Student
$17,182
$16,719
Best Brown Deer School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brown Deer Middle/high
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8060 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-7000
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-7000
Grades: 6-12
| 905 students
Rank: #22.
Brown Deer Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5757 W Dean Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6800
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brown Deer School District?
Brown Deer School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,548 students.
What is the rank of Brown Deer School District?
Brown Deer School District is ranked #406 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brown Deer School District?
54% of Brown Deer School District students are Black, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brown Deer School District?
Brown Deer School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Brown Deer School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,182 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
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