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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 53221


At a glance
7
Schools
2,927
Students
2
Districts
Top rankedElm Dale Elementary370th of 1,044 Wisconsin elementary schools
Biggest riser
Elm Dale Elementary up 105 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Elm Dale Elementary 12.8 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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Summary:

The zip code 53221 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is home to 7 elementary schools, serving grades ranging from PK-8. These schools are a mix of public and public charter institutions, with a diverse range of academic performance and student demographics.

Among the standout schools in this area is Elm Dale Elementary, which consistently outperforms the Milwaukee School District and the state of Wisconsin on standardized test scores. Another high-performing school is Cooper Elementary, which also demonstrates strong academic achievement, with test scores well above the district and state averages. Additionally, Lowell International Elementary, despite having a high percentage of students from low-income families, manages to outperform the district and state on many test scores, particularly in math.

The data also reveals a wide range in academic performance across the schools, with some institutions like Morgandale Elementary and Victory Elementary struggling to meet state standards, while others like Elm Dale and Cooper excel. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and resources may be at play in driving student outcomes. Additionally, the data highlights the potential for high-poverty schools to succeed with the right strategies and support, as evidenced by the performance of Lowell International Elementary.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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