Best Public Schools in Zip Code 53227

The 53227 zip code area in West Allis, Wisconsin is home to 6 schools serving grades K-12, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District. While the district as a whole is underperforming, ranking 395 out of 426 districts in Wisconsin, a few individual schools stand out with stronger academic performance.

Mitchell Elementary has the highest SchoolDigger ranking among the elementary schools, rated 2-3 stars out of 5, and stronger test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to district and state averages. Nathan Hale High also excels, with the highest graduation rate (91%) and lowest dropout rate (1.3%) among the high schools, as well as higher test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district.

However, the district faces challenges, with all schools reporting high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 17.7% to 18.7%. Additionally, while some schools like Irving Elementary and Mitchell Elementary have stronger academic performance, the majority of schools in the 53227 zip code area have test scores lower than the state averages. The wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 32.49% to 59.88%, suggests significant socioeconomic diversity within the district, which may contribute to the varying academic outcomes.