Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fifty-third Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fifty-third Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fifty-third Street Elementary School's student population of 308 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
308 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Commitment to excellence in education.
School Rankings
Fifty-third Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fifty-third Street Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1943 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
85%
9%
White
1%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Milwaukee School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fifty-third Street Elementary School's ranking?
Fifty-third Street Elementary School is ranked #1943 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Fifty-third Street Elementary School?
308 students attend Fifty-third Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Fifty-third Street Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fifty-third Street Elementary School?
Fifty-third Street Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fifty-third Street Elementary School offer ?
Fifty-third Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fifty-third Street Elementary School part of?
Fifty-third Street Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Fifty-third Street Elementary School located?
Fifty-third Street Elementary School is located in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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