Top Rankings
South Milwaukee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,686 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 27% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
2,686 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
209 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Milwaukee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#402 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.9%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2009–2021. View full 34-year historical data
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
29%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
7%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
55%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,859 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,359 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$52 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$22,859
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$19,359
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best South Milwaukee School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
E W Luther Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 Hawthorne Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5326
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5326
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
711 Marion Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5252
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5252
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rawson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Rawson Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-2904
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-2904
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Blakewood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Blakewood Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5900
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
South Milwaukee High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 15th Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5100
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
South Milwaukee Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 15th Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5800
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Milwaukee School District?
South Milwaukee School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,686 students.
What is the rank of South Milwaukee School District?
South Milwaukee School District is ranked #403 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), 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?
55% of South Milwaukee School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% 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 $19,359 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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