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 2024-25 school year, there are 156 public schools serving 67,498 students in Milwaukee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Milwaukee School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Milwaukee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 445 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 65% has increased from 62% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.52
# American Indian Students
262 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
5,659 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
8%
4%
# Hispanic Students
18,971 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
14%
# Black Students
33,623 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
50%
9%
# White Students
6,245 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
9%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
56 Students
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,675 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5,873
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
4,783
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,849
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,691
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,824
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,645
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,648
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,429
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,542
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,900
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
6,315
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,986
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,195
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,818
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,269 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,547 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Milwaukee School District?
Milwaukee School District manages 156 public schools serving 67,498 students.
What is the rank of Milwaukee School District?
Milwaukee School District is ranked #437 out of 445 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 Milwaukee School District?
50% of Milwaukee School District students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Milwaukee School District?
Milwaukee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Milwaukee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,547 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 156 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 67,498 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Graduation Rate
: 65% (Btm 50% in WI)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
