Elementary Schools in Milwaukee School District

The Milwaukee School District contains 109 elementary schools serving grades PK-8, with enrollment ranging from 46 to 853 students. The district as a whole is ranked 417 out of 428 in Wisconsin and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant performance challenges across the system.

However, a few schools stand out as exceptions. Whittier Elementary, a public charter school, ranks 279 out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools and has a 4-star rating, with exceptional test scores across multiple subjects. Other high-performing schools include Milwaukee German Immersion, Maryland Montessori, Fernwood Montessori, and Bay View Montessori School, all of which rank in the top 50% of Wisconsin elementary schools and have 3-star ratings.

The data reveals significant performance gaps across the district, with the top-performing schools achieving 70% or more proficiency in core subjects, while the lowest-performing schools have 0-5% proficiency. This disparity appears to be closely linked to socioeconomic factors, as schools with the highest rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have the lowest academic achievement. Specialized educational approaches, such as Montessori and language immersion programs, seem to be effective in boosting student outcomes within the district.