Greenfield Middle School

3200 W Barnard Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 750 students in grades 6-8, Greenfield Middle 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 18% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 750 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Greenfield Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Greenfield Middle School's student population of 750 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
750 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

Greenfield Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenfield Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1626 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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18%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Greenfield Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Greenfield Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Greenfield Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
7%
4%
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Hispanic
32%
14%
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Black
6%
9%
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White
47%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Greenfield Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Greenfield Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greenfield Middle School's ranking?
Greenfield Middle School is ranked #1626 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Greenfield Middle School often compared to?
Greenfield Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Greenfield Middle School?
750 students attend Greenfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Greenfield Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenfield Middle School?
Greenfield Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Greenfield Middle School offer ?
Greenfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenfield Middle School part of?
Greenfield Middle School is part of Greenfield School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 750 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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