Summary:
The 53218 zip code area of Milwaukee, Wisconsin is home to 12 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. These schools are part of the Milwaukee School District, which is ranked 415 out of 426 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the area, Kilbourn Elementary and Hampton Elementary rank the highest statewide, with Kilbourn ranking 852 out of 1,044 Wisconsin elementary schools and Hampton ranking 941 out of 1,044. These schools also have relatively strong test scores, with Kilbourn seeing 41.67% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 50% proficient or better in Mathematics, and Hampton seeing 38.1% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 33.33% proficient or better in Mathematics. The Rocketship Transformation Prep high school also stands out, ranking 930 out of 1,044 Wisconsin high schools and having strong math scores, with 26.47% of 3rd graders and 42.86% of 4th graders proficient or better.
However, the majority of schools in the 53218 zip code area perform poorly on standardized tests, with most schools having less than 30% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. This suggests systemic challenges in the district that need to be addressed. Additionally, the data reveals significant disparities in performance, resources, and student demographics between the schools, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the district, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the area. Addressing these issues will be crucial to improving educational outcomes for students in this community.
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