For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,167 students in 53211, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 53211, WI are Maryland Montessori, Shorewood Intermediate and Hartford Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53211 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53211, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53211, WI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maryland Montessori
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2418 N Maryland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4800
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4800
Grades: PK-8
| 515 students
Rank: #22.
Shorewood Intermediate
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3830 N Morris Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6951
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6951
Grades: 7-8
| 272 students
Rank: #33.
Hartford Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2227 E Hartford Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4700
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 380 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 53211, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 53211, WI include Maryland Montessori, Shorewood Intermediate and Hartford Avenue Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53211?
3 public middle schools are located in 53211.
What is the racial composition of students in 53211?
53211 public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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