Top Rankings
South 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%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,863 students in South 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 South Milwaukee School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
2,863 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
214 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
South 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#399 out of 443 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.51
# American Indian Students
11 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
40 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
738 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
13%
# Black Students
174 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
1,703 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
60%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
196 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
153
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
147
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
168
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
183
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
182
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
184
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
198
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
179
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
203
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
234
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
248
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
264
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
247
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
273
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,375 is higher than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,124 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,375
$16,747
Spending / Student
$16,124
$16,719
Best South Milwaukee School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
E W Luther Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
718 Hawthorne Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5326
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5326
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
South Milwaukee High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 15th Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5100
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,032 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 Marion Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5252
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5252
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Rawson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Rawson Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-2904
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-2904
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #55.
Blakewood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Blakewood Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5900
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #66.
South Milwaukee Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 15th Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5800
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 616 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Milwaukee School District?
South Milwaukee School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,863 students.
What is the rank of South Milwaukee School District?
South Milwaukee School District is ranked #409 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Milwaukee School District?
60% of South Milwaukee School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Milwaukee School District?
South Milwaukee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is South Milwaukee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,124 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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