Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Zablocki Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Zablocki Elementary serves the southern part of Milwaukee, WI, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zablocki Elementary School's student population of 250 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
250 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Zablocki Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zablocki Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1812 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
23%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
47%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
9%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
3%
5%
Showing 2007–2019. View full 21-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zablocki Elementary School's ranking?
Zablocki Elementary School is ranked #1812 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Zablocki Elementary School often compared to?
Zablocki Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riley Dual Language Montessori School, Townsend Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Zablocki Elementary School?
250 students attend Zablocki Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Zablocki Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zablocki Elementary School?
Zablocki Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Zablocki Elementary School offer ?
Zablocki Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Zablocki Elementary School part of?
Zablocki Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Zablocki Elementary School located?
Zablocki Elementary School is located in the Polonia neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 1 other public schools located in Polonia.
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