Glendale-River Hills School District

2600 W Mill Rd
Glendale, WI 53209-3286
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Glendale-River Hills School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 958 students in Glendale-River Hills School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Glendale-River Hills School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% 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
958 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Glendale-River Hills 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WI)
#297 out of 443 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Glendale-River Hills   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Glendale-River Hills   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
37%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glendale-River Hills   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.51
# American Indian Students
2 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
42 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
93 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
13%
# Black Students
323 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
34%
9%
# White Students
416 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
44%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
88
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
79
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
95
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
96
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
104
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
86
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
85
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
87
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
114
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
124
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,499 is higher than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,584 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart display total revenue of Glendale-River Hills   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$17 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart display total spending of Glendale-River Hills   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,499
$16,747
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Glendale-River Hills   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,584
$16,719
This chart display average spending per public school student in Glendale-River Hills   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Glendale-River Hills School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5910 N Milwaukee River Pkwy
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7190
Grades: PK-3
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
Glen Hills Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 W Mill Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7160
Grades: 4-8
| 496 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Glendale-River Hills School District?
Glendale-River Hills School District manages 2 public schools serving 958 students.
What is the rank of Glendale-River Hills School District?
Glendale-River Hills School District is ranked #312 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glendale-River Hills School District?
44% of Glendale-River Hills School District students are White, 34% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glendale-River Hills School District?
Glendale-River Hills School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Glendale-River Hills School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,584 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 958 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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