Summary:
The 53218 zip code of Milwaukee, Wisconsin is home to 12 schools, including 10 elementary schools and 2 high schools, all part of the Milwaukee School District, which is ranked 411 out of 424 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The schools in this area face significant challenges, with stark performance gaps compared to state averages across multiple metrics.
Among the standout schools in the zip code are Craig Montessori School, which has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as the highest 4th grade Social Studies proficiency. Kilbourn Elementary and Hampton Elementary also have some of the higher proficiency rates in the zip code, though still below state averages. The two charter schools in the area, Milwaukee Scholars Charter School and Rocketship Transformation Prep, are performing on par with or slightly better than the traditional public schools.
Across the schools in this zip code, there are significant challenges, including extremely low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, high rates of chronic absenteeism, and low graduation rates at the high school level. These issues point to systemic problems that will require targeted interventions, resource allocation, and community engagement to address and improve educational outcomes for the students in this area.
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