For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,933 students in 53221, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 53221, WI are Cooper Elementary School, Greenfield Middle School and Ideal. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53221 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53221, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53221, WI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5143 S 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6300
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6300
Grades: PK-8
| 459 students
Rank: #22.
Greenfield Middle 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
| 723 students
Rank: #33.
Ideal
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1420 W Goldcrest Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 267-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 267-1600
Grades: PK-8
| 216 students
Rank: #44.
Garland Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3120 W Green Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6500
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6500
Grades: PK-8
| 536 students
Rank: #55.
Victory Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2222 W Henry Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6700
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 421 students
Rank: #66.
Morgandale Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3635 S 17th St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 902-9900
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 902-9900
Grades: PK-8
| 578 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 53221, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 53221, WI include Cooper Elementary School, Greenfield Middle School and Ideal.
How many public middle schools are located in 53221?
6 public middle schools are located in 53221.
What is the racial composition of students in 53221?
53221 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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