Top Rankings
South Milwaukee 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 2,773 students in South Milwaukee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in South Milwaukee School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% 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
2,773 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
216 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
South Milwaukee 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 89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#416 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.52
# American Indian Students
11 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
35 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
758 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
14%
# Black Students
175 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
1,593 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
58%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
194 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
145
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
173
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
158
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
173
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
174
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
187
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
188
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
204
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
175
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
208
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
257
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
246
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
252
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
233
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,939 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,648 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,939
$16,831
Spending / Student
$16,648
$16,804
Best South Milwaukee School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
E W Luther Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
718 Hawthorne Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5326
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5326
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Rawson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Rawson Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-2904
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-2904
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
711 Marion Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5252
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5252
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
Blakewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Blakewood Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5900
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #55.
South Milwaukee Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 15th Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5800
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #66.
South Milwaukee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 15th Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5100
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 988 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Milwaukee School District?
South Milwaukee School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,773 students.
What is the rank of South Milwaukee School District?
South Milwaukee School District is ranked #413 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 South Milwaukee School District?
58% of South Milwaukee School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Milwaukee School District?
South Milwaukee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is South Milwaukee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,648 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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