Milwaukee School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 161 public schools serving 75,440 students in Milwaukee School District. Milwaukee School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
The top ranked public schools in Milwaukee School District are Milwaukee German Immersion, Cooper Elementary School and Meir School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Milwaukee School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 42% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
| School District Name | Milwaukee School District |
| School District Website | http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us |
| School District Phone Number | (414) 475-8002 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (WI) |
| # of Schools | 161 Schools | 2,292 Schools |
| # of Students | 75,440 Students | 861,320 Students |
| # of Teachers | 3,562 Teachers | 58,112 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
Milwaukee 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 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 67% has increased from 61% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #431 out of 440 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 43% |
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Graduation Rate | 67% | 88% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.49 |
| # of American Indian Students | 436 Students | 10,618 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 5,370 Students | 34,176 Students |
| % Asian Students | 7% | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 20,019 Students | 103,416 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 26% | 12% |
| # of Black Students | 39,273 Students | 78,920 Students |
| % Black Students | 52% | 9% |
| # of White Students | 8,356 Students | 600,979 Students |
| % White Students | 11% | 70% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 52 Students | 666 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 1,934 Students | 32,546 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 6,844 | 55,156 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 5,554 | 56,859 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 5,514 | 57,565 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 5,631 | 58,395 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 5,786 | 60,849 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 5,763 | 61,973 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 5,476 | 62,798 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 5,229 | 61,625 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 4,970 | 61,657 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 4,973 | 62,439 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 6,384 | 65,975 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 5,003 | 64,369 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 4,473 | 64,586 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 3,840 | 67,074 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $16,569 is higher than the state median of $15,320. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,807 is higher than the state median of $15,270. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (WI) |
| Total Revenue | $1,250 MM | $13 MM |
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| Spending | $1,193 MM | $13 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $16,569 | $15,320 |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,807 | $15,270 |
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Milwaukee School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.3778 N 82nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5600
Grades: PK-5 | 607 students
- Rank: #22.Cooper Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 56%5143 S 21st StRank:8/Top 30%10
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6300
Grades: PK-8 | 444 students
- Rank: #33.Meir School Math: 46% | Reading: 56%1615 N Martin Luther King DrRank:8/Top 30%10
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 758-2500
Grades: 3-12 | 1,147 student
- Rank: #44.Whittier Elementary School Charter School4382 S 3rd St
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Grades: PK-5 | 220 students
- Rank: #55.Reagan College Preparatory High School Math: 41% | Reading: 64%4965 S 20th StRank:7/Top 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6100
Grades: 9-12 | 1,336 student
- Rank: #6-86.-8.Banner Preparatory School Of Milwaukee Alternative School4610 W State St
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 461-9561
Grades: 9-12 | 62 students
- Rank: #6-86.-8.Groppi High School Alternative School1312 N 27th St
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Grades: 9-12 | 140 students
- Rank: #6-86.-8.Transition High School Alternative School1940 N 36th St
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 212-2670
Grades: 9-12 | 183 students
- Rank: #99.3239 S Pennsylvania Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1300
Grades: PK-8 | 782 students
- Rank: #1010.Maryland Montessori Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%2418 N Maryland AveRank:6/Top 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4800
Grades: PK-8 | 452 students
- Rank: #1111.Honey Creek Elementary School Charter School6701 W Eden Pl
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7900
Grades: PK-5 | 403 students
- Rank: #1212.Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus Charter School2449 N 36th St
Math: 42% | Reading: 41%Rank:5/Bottom 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 445-8020
Grades: PK-8 | 508 students
- Rank: #1313.Academy Of Accelerated Learning Math: 37% | Reading: 42%3727 S 78th StRank:5/Bottom 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7300
Grades: PK-5 | 625 students
- Rank: #1414.Hapa-hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 Charter School4601 N 84th St
Math: 34% | Reading: 45%Rank:5/Bottom 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 383-4944
Grades: PK-12 | 1,594 student
- Rank: #1515.Milwaukee Spanish Immersion Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%2765 S 55th StRank:5/Bottom 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-7600
Grades: PK-5 | 680 students
- Rank: #1616.Carmen High School Of Science And Technology South Campus Charter School1712 S 32nd St
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 384-4444
Grades: 9-12 | 365 students
- Rank: #1717.King International Math: 30% | Reading: 45%1801 W Olive StRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 267-0700
Grades: 9-12 | 1,520 student
- Rank: #1818.Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street Charter School2623 N 38th St
Math: 40% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 445-1000
Grades: PK-8 | 504 students
- Rank: #1919.Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street Charter School1228 W Lloyd St
Math: 39% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6000
Grades: PK-8 | 498 students
- Rank: #2020.Humboldt Park Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 41%3230 S Adams AveRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1700
Grades: PK-8 | 587 students
- Rank: #2121.Bay View Montessori School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%357 E Howard AveRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 935-0700
Grades: PK-4 | 282 students
- Rank: #2222.Milwaukee French Immersion Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%2360 N 52nd StRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 874-8400
Grades: PK-5 | 614 students
- Rank: #2323.Burdick Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 37%4348 S Griffin AveRank:3/Bottom 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1200
Grades: PK-8 | 630 students
- Rank: #2424.4200 S 54th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7700
Grades: PK-8 | 412 students
- Rank: #2525.Clement Avenue Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 41%3666 S Clement AveRank:3/Bottom 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1500
Grades: PK-8 | 462 students
- Rank: #2626.3707 N 94th St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-4100
Grades: PK-5 | 409 students
- Rank: #2727.Highland Community School Charter School1706 W Highland Ave
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 342-1412
Grades: PK-8 | 409 students
- Rank: #2828.3120 W Green Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6500
Grades: PK-8 | 569 students
- Rank: #2929.Alcott Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%3563 S 97th StRank:3/Bottom 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 604-7400
Grades: PK-8 | 324 students
- Rank: #3030.Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes Charter School1712 S 32nd St
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-7525
Grades: PK-5 | 494 students
- Rank: #3131.Fairview Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 31%6500 W Kinnickinnic River PkwyRank:3/Bottom 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 546-7700
Grades: PK-8 | 641 students
- Rank: #3232.Milwaukee College Preparatory School: Lola Rowe North Campus Charter School1350 W North Ave
Math: 33% | Reading: 25%Rank:2/Bottom 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6600
Grades: PK-8 | 500 students
- Rank: #3333.Milwaukee Excellence Charter School Charter School4950 N 24th St
Math: 31% | Reading: 27%Rank:2/Bottom 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 464-7188
Grades: 6-12 | 239 students
- Rank: #3434.Wedgewood Park School Math: 26% | Reading: 29%6506 W Warnimont AveRank:2/Bottom 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7800
Grades: 6-8 | 912 students
- Rank: #3535.Curtin Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 29%3450 S 32nd StRank:2/Bottom 50%10
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-7700
Grades: PK-8 | 318 students
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