Summary:
The 53208 zip code in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is home to 11 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 3 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of performance across these schools, with a few standouts but overall concerning trends in student achievement and engagement.
Woodlands School, a public charter elementary/middle school, is the top performer in the area, ranking in the top 700 elementary schools in Wisconsin and earning 2 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. It has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science compared to the other schools. Westside Academy, a public elementary school, also performs relatively well, ranking in the top 1,000 elementary schools and earning 1 out of 5 stars. Pathways High, a public charter high school, stands out with the highest 4-year graduation rate at 91% and the lowest dropout rate at 1.3%.
However, the majority of schools in the 53208 zip code struggle with low proficiency rates, especially in Mathematics and English Language Arts, with some as low as 0-5% proficient. All schools also have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.7% to 27.7%, which likely contributes to the poor academic performance. Additionally, most schools have very high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage in the community. While spending per student varies widely, the higher-spending schools do not necessarily translate to higher performance.
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