Top Rankings
Greenfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,493 students in Greenfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Greenfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
3,493 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
259 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Greenfield 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#340 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.52
# American Indian Students
21 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
305 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
9%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,017 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
14%
# Black Students
188 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
5%
9%
# White Students
1,708 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
49%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
246 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
221
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
217
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
250
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
210
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
211
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
242
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
235
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
238
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
249
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
263
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
299
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
276
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
280
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
302
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,261 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,070 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,261
$16,831
Spending / Student
$15,070
$16,804
Best Greenfield School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edgewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4711 S 47th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 281-5750
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 281-5750
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Elm Dale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5300 S Honey Creek Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 281-7100
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 281-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
Maple Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6921 W Coldspring Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 541-0600
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 541-0600
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #44.
Glenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3550 S 51st St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 545-2280
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 545-2280
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
Greenfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4800 S 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 281-6200
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 281-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,157 students
Rank: #66.
Greenfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 W Barnard Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 282-4700
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 282-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Greenfield School District?
Greenfield School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,493 students.
What is the rank of Greenfield School District?
Greenfield School District is ranked #345 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 Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Greenfield School District?
49% of Greenfield School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Greenfield School District?
Greenfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Greenfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,070 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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