Top Rankings
Glendale-River Hills School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 962 students in Glendale-River Hills School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Glendale-River Hills School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
962 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Glendale-River Hills School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 445 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#248 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.52
# American Indian Students
2 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
42 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
95 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
14%
# Black Students
315 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
33%
9%
# White Students
413 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
43%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
92 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
85
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
115
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
83
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
93
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
100
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
102
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
89
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
93
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
94
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
108
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,418 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,510 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,418
$16,831
Spending / Student
$17,510
$16,804
Best Glendale-River Hills School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5910 N Milwaukee River Pkwy
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7190
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7190
Grades: PK-3
| 476 students
Rank: #22.
Glen Hills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2600 W Mill Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7160
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7160
Grades: 4-8
| 486 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glendale-River Hills School District?
Glendale-River Hills School District manages 2 public schools serving 962 students.
What is the rank of Glendale-River Hills School District?
Glendale-River Hills School District is ranked #252 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glendale-River Hills School District?
43% of Glendale-River Hills School District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glendale-River Hills School District?
Glendale-River Hills School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Glendale-River Hills School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,510 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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