Top Rankings
South Milwaukee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,783 students in South Milwaukee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
51爆料s in South Milwaukee School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
2,783 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
212 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Milwaukee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#416 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
28%
14%
% Black
7%
9%
% White
56%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,875 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,588 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,875
$17,039
Spending / Student
$16,588
$17,011
Best South Milwaukee School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
E W Luther Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
718 Hawthorne Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5326
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5326
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Rawson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Rawson Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-2904
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-2904
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
711 Marion Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5252
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5252
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #44.
Blakewood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Blakewood Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5900
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #55.
South Milwaukee Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 15th Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5800
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 605 students
Rank: #66.
South Milwaukee High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 15th Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5100
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 979 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Milwaukee School District?
South Milwaukee School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,783 students.
What is the rank of South Milwaukee School District?
South Milwaukee School District is ranked #414 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Milwaukee School District?
56% of South Milwaukee School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Milwaukee School District?
South Milwaukee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is South Milwaukee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,588 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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