Summary:
The 53205 zip code area of Milwaukee, Wisconsin is home to 7 elementary schools, including a mix of public and public charter institutions serving grades ranging from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade. While the schools share a common geographic location, their academic performance varies significantly, with a few standout charter schools outpacing the lower-performing public schools in the area.
The top-performing schools in the data set are Milwaukee College Preparatory School - Lola Rowe North Campus and Milwaukee College Preparatory School - Lloyd Street, which have significantly higher proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to the Milwaukee School District average. In contrast, Elm Creative Arts Elementary, Starms Discovery, and Siefert Elementary have the lowest performance, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages.
The data also reveals high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools in the 53205 zip code, ranging from 17.7% to 17.7%, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools serve predominantly low-income populations, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 82.12% to 98.04%. While higher spending per student does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes, the performance gap between the charter schools and public schools suggests systemic inequities in educational opportunities and resources within the community.
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