Top Rankings
Shorewood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,933 students in Shorewood School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Shorewood School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
1,933 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Shorewood School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 450 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.52
# American Indian Students
3 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
144 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
8%
4%
# Hispanic Students
181 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
14%
# Black Students
211 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
11%
9%
# White Students
1,239 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
64%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
152 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
105
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
111
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
118
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
115
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
132
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
114
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
149
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
142
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
136
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
151
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
159
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
168
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
161
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
172
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,477 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,311 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 80% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,477
$16,831
Spending / Student
$32,311
$16,804
Best Shorewood School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Bluff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1600 E Lake Bluff Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6972
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6972
Grades: PK-6
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Atwater Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6962
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6962
Grades: PK-6
| 478 students
Rank: #33.
Shorewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
Rank: #44.
New Horizons For Learning
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #55.
Shorewood Intermediate
Magnet School
(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
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shorewood School District?
Shorewood School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,933 students.
What is the rank of Shorewood School District?
Shorewood School District is ranked #34 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shorewood School District?
64% of Shorewood School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shorewood School District?
Shorewood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Shorewood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,311 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 80% over four school years.
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