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Best Schools in 53172, WI
53172, WI has 12 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,615 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 53172 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 53172, WI
The top high schools in 53172, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cudahy High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cudahy School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 673 Students
2. South Milwaukee High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Milwaukee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 988 Students
Best Middle Schools in 53172, WI
The top middle schools in 53172, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Milwaukee Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Milwaukee School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 587 Students
2. Cudahy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cudahy School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 419 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 53172, WI
The top elementary schools in 53172, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Divine Mercy School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Divine Mercy School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 195 Students
2. E W Luther Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Milwaukee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
3. Blakewood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Milwaukee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students
4. Lakeview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Milwaukee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 290 Students
5. Jones Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cudahy School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 169 Students
6. Rawson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Milwaukee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 380 Students
7. Zion Evangelical Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zion Evangelical Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 125 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 53172, WI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
53172, WI has a total population of 20,795 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 53172, WI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 53172, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 53172, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 53172, WI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 53172, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 53172, WI
How many schools are in 53172, WI?
53172, WI has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,615 students in total.
How do schools in 53172 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 53172 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 53172 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 53172?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations