Best Schools in Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI
Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI has 13 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 5,726 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Riverwest don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI
The top high schools in Riverwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shorewood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shorewood School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 636 Students
2. Riverside High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milwaukee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1229 Students
Best Middle Schools in Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI
The top middle schools in Riverwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shorewood Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shorewood School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 287 Students
2. King International Baccalaureate Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milwaukee School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 271 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI
The top elementary schools in Riverwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Atwater Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shorewood School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 478 Students
2. Fratney Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milwaukee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students
3. Holmes Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milwaukee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 266 Students
4. Hartford Avenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milwaukee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 399 Students
5. Carver Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milwaukee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 351 Students
6. Riverwest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milwaukee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
7. Cass Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milwaukee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 285 Students
8. Gaenslen Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milwaukee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 687 Students
9. St Philips Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Philips Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 96 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI has a total population of 12,910 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Riverwest, Milwaukee, 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 Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Riverwest, Milwaukee, 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 Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI
How many schools are in Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI?
Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 5,726 students in total.
How do schools in Riverwest perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Riverwest score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Riverwest don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Riverwest?
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: 10%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 7%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 7%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 7%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 7%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 11%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 8%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 6%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations