For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 589 students in 53202, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 53202, WI are Cass Street Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53202 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 4% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53202, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53202, WI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cass Street Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1647 N Cass St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 212-2700
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 212-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 E Knapp St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 212-3300
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 212-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 53202, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 53202, WI include Cass Street Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53202?
2 public middle schools are located in 53202.
What is the racial composition of students in 53202?
53202 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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