Milwaukee School District
For the 2022 school year, there are 158 public schools serving 71,510 students in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 41% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Milwaukee School District are Whittier Elementary School, Cooper Elementary School and Milwaukee German Immersion. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Milwaukee School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Milwaukee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Overview
School District Name
Milwaukee School District
School District Website
School District Phone Number
School District Grades Offered
PK - 12
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
158 Schools
2,260 Schools
# Students
71,510 Students
830,799 Students
# Teachers
4,130 Teachers
59,671 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Milwaukee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 441 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 69% has increased from 61% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#432 out of 442 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
43%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%

Graduation Rate
69%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.51
# American Indian Students
318 Students
9,725 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5,654 Students
34,497 Students
% Asian Students
8%
4%
# Hispanic Students
19,803 Students
106,241 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
13%
# Black Students
36,047 Students
73,567 Students
% Black Students
50%
9%
# White Students
7,080 Students
567,130 Students
% White Students
10%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
52 Students
634 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,556 Students
38,161 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5,206
47,126
# Students in K Grade:
5,138
54,019
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,190
55,100
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,157
55,640
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,074
56,282
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,122
57,044
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,230
58,245
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,194
60,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,176
61,994
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,120
63,435
# Students in 9th Grade:
6,189
65,866
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,989
64,757
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,659
64,918
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,066
65,748
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,195 is higher than the state median of $16,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,750 is higher than the state median of $17,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,230 MM
$14 MM

Spending
$1,269 MM
$14 MM

Revenue / Student
$17,195
$16,405

Spending / Student
$17,750
$17,013

Best Milwaukee School District Public Schools (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4382 S 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Rank: #22.
Cooper Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5143 S 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6300
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6300
Grades: PK-8
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
3778 N 82nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5600
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #44.
Golda Meir School
Math: 47% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1615 N Martin Luther King Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 758-2500
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 758-2500
Grades: 3-12
| 1,195 students
Rank: #55.
Maryland Montessori
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2418 N Maryland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4800
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4800
Grades: PK-8
| 495 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Banner Preparatory School Of Milwaukee
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-9561
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-9561
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Groppi High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1312 N 27th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
South Accelerated Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1515 W Lapham Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 773-9858
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 773-9858
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: #99.
3239 S Pennsylvania Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1300
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1300
Grades: PK-8
| 772 students
Rank: #1010.
Reagan College Preparatory High School
Math: 25% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4965 S 20th St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6100
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,384 students
Rank: #1111.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus
Charter School
Math: 46% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2449 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 445-8020
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 445-8020
Grades: PK-8
| 511 students
Rank: #1212.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street
Charter School
Math: 42% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1228 W Lloyd St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6000
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 505 students
Rank: #1313.
Academy Of Accelerated Learning
Math: 42% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3727 S 78th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7300
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #1414.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street
Charter School
Math: 40% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2623 N 38th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 445-1000
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 445-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 511 students
Rank: #1515.
Bay View Montessori School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
357 E Howard Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 935-0700
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 935-0700
Grades: PK-7
| 422 students
Rank: #1616.
Hapa-hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
Charter School
Math: 31% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4601 N 84th St
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 383-4944
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 383-4944
Grades: PK-12
| 1,817 students
Rank: #1717.
King International
Math: 22% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 W Olive St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 267-0700
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 267-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,443 students
Rank: #1818.
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2765 S 55th St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-7600
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 723 students
Rank: #1919.
Honey Creek Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6701 W Eden Pl
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7900
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #2020.
Humboldt Park Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3230 S Adams Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1700
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1700
Grades: PK-8
| 576 students
Rank: #2121.
Burdick Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4348 S Griffin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1200
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1200
Grades: PK-8
| 570 students
Rank: #2222.
Carmen Middle School Of Science And Technology South Campus
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1236 S Layton Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 384-4444
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 384-4444
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
Rank: #2323.
Carmen High School Of Science And Technology South Campus
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1712 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 384-4444
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 384-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 409 students
Rank: #2424.
Highland Community School
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1706 W Highland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 342-1412
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 342-1412
Grades: PK-8
| 426 students
Rank: #2525.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School: Lola Rowe North Campus
Charter School
Math: 29% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6600
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6600
Grades: PK-8
| 498 students
Rank: #2626.
Fairview Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6500 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 546-7700
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 546-7700
Grades: PK-8
| 631 students
Rank: #2727.
Milwaukee French Immersion
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2360 N 52nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 874-8400
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 874-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
3120 W Green Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6500
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6500
Grades: PK-8
| 581 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Pratt Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5131 N Green Bay Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 247-7300
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 247-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #3030.
Clement Avenue Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3666 S Clement Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1500
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
Rank: #3131.
4200 S 54th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7700
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7700
Grades: PK-8
| 360 students
Rank: #3232.
Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1712 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-7525
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-7525
Grades: PK-7
| 565 students
Rank: #3333.
3707 N 94th St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-4100
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #3434.
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School
Charter School
Math: 33% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4950 N 24th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 464-7188
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 464-7188
Grades: 6-10
| 509 students
Rank: #3535.
Wedgewood Park School
Math: 26% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6506 W Warnimont Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7800
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 836 students
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