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#972 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 46% in state
Brown Deer Elementary
Elementary School · Brown Deer School District · Brown Deer, WI
An elementary school in Brown Deer, WI where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5757 W Dean Rd, Brown Deer, WI 53223
- Math 55% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brown Deer Elementary score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Brown Deer Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,960/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brown Deer), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,477
Median home value
$184,300
Median rent
$1,071/mo
College educated
29%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53223; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thoreau ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Institute of Technology and AcademicsPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–2 | 0.7 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| City SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 155 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brown Deer School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,230NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brown Deer Elementary is listed in Brown Deer School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brown Deer Elementary
Brown Deer Elementary is a public elementary school in Brown Deer, WI, part of Brown Deer School District, serving approximately 722 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #972 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brown Deer Elementary
What grades does Brown Deer Elementary serve?
Brown Deer Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Brown Deer Elementary?
Brown Deer Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 722 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown Deer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown Deer Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brown Deer Elementary rank in WI?
Brown Deer Elementary ranks #972 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Brown Deer Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Brown Deer Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Brown Deer Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brown Deer Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Brown Deer Elementary a charter school?
No, Brown Deer Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brown Deer Elementary a Title I school?
No, Brown Deer Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brown Deer Elementary?
63.4% of students at Brown Deer Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 722
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (414) 371-6800
- Area population (ZIP 53223)
- 29,287
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53223; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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