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#1968 of 2,105 schools in WI
Congress Elementary
Elementary School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI
A Milwaukee School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5225 W Lincoln Creek Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53218
- Math 6% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Congress Elementary score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 16% (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 40 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Congress 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,164/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milwaukee), 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
$42,207
Median home value
$122,200
Median rent
$1,034/mo
College educated
10.1%
Homeownership
41.9%
Poverty rate
28.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Central City CyberschoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Mt Lebanon Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Atonement Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 417 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Milwaukee School District
- Schools in district
- 156
- Rank in district
- #128 of 154
- District spending per student
- $18,815NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Congress Elementary is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Congress Elementary
Congress Elementary is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 699 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,968 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Congress Elementary
What grades does Congress Elementary serve?
Congress Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Congress Elementary?
Congress Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 699 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Congress Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Congress Elementary is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Congress Elementary rank in WI?
Congress Elementary ranks #1,968 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Congress Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Congress Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Congress Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Congress Elementary has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Congress Elementary a charter school?
No, Congress Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Congress Elementary a Title I school?
No, Congress Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Congress Elementary?
92.3% of students at Congress 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 699
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.9%
- Phone
- (414) 616-5300
- Area population (ZIP 53218)
- 40,581
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 30.4
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 53218; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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