South Milwaukee School District

901 15th Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,783 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 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
2,783 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
212 Teachers
58,974 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 443 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.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#402 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
40%
24%
38%
30%
44%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
28%
14%
% Black
7%
9%
% White
56%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,875 is higher than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,588 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,875
$17,038
Spending / Student
$16,588
$17,011

Best South Milwaukee School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
E W Luther Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
718 Hawthorne Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5326
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
711 Marion Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5252
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rawson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1410 Rawson Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-2904
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Blakewood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3501 Blakewood Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
South Milwaukee High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 15th Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
South Milwaukee Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 15th Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Milwaukee School District?
South Milwaukee School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,783 students.
What is the rank of South Milwaukee School District?
South Milwaukee School District is ranked #405 out of 443 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?
56% of South Milwaukee School District students are White, 28% 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 $16,588 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,783 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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