Townsend Street Elementary School

3360 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Townsend Street 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Townsend Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Townsend Street Elementary School's student population of 280 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
280 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Townsend Street Elementary 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 Townsend Street Elementary School is 0.21, which is less 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)
#1922 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Townsend Street Elementary 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.
≤5%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Townsend Street Elementary 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.
≤10%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Townsend Street Elementary 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
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
89%
9%
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White
1%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
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.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Townsend Street Elementary 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
94%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Townsend Street Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Townsend Street Elementary School's ranking?
Townsend Street Elementary School is ranked #1922 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Townsend Street Elementary School?
280 students attend Townsend Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Townsend Street Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Townsend Street Elementary School?
Townsend Street Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Townsend Street Elementary School offer ?
Townsend Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Townsend Street Elementary School part of?
Townsend Street Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Townsend Street Elementary School located?
Townsend Street Elementary School is located in the Sherman Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 1 other public schools located in Sherman Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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