Summary:
The South Milwaukee School District operates 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district faces significant challenges, with most schools performing well below state averages on key metrics like standardized test scores and graduation rates.
Among the elementary schools, Blakewood Elementary and E.W. Luther Elementary stand out, ranking 459 and 372 out of 1,044 Wisconsin elementary schools, respectively, and earning 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools have stronger test scores, with 69-76% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, the district's other elementary schools, Rawson Elementary and Lakeview Elementary, struggle with lower test scores and rankings.
South Milwaukee High School has a 91.0% four-year graduation rate, but its statewide ranking has dropped from 371 out of 415 high schools in 2022-2023 to 411 out of 431 in 2023-2024, suggesting declining performance. The district as a whole faces challenges, with proficiency rates on standardized tests often 10-20 percentage points lower than the state averages, and high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.
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