Summary:
The zip code 53215 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is home to 11 elementary schools serving grades ranging from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade, including a mix of public, public charter, and private charter institutions. These schools vary significantly in size, from 217 students at the smallest to 620 students at the largest, and serve a high-need population with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 54.02% to 99.83%.
A few schools stand out in the data, including Rocketship Southside Community Prep, a public charter school with the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels, significantly outperforming the Milwaukee School District and Wisconsin state averages. Another public charter school, Seeds of Health Elementary Program, also has strong performance, particularly in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates above 30% in several grades. Additionally, Zablocki Elementary, a public school, has some of the highest proficiency rates in the data set, especially in 3rd grade Mathematics (47.22% proficient) and 4th grade Social Studies (44.44% proficient).
The data reveals significant performance gaps between the schools and the Milwaukee School District and Wisconsin state averages, particularly in Mathematics, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. The differences in spending per student and student-teacher ratios between the public and charter schools also suggest that resource allocation may be a factor in student performance, and addressing equity issues related to the high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility across the schools may be crucial for improving overall academic achievement in this community.
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