Below Average
#1821 of 2,105 schools in WI
Darrell Lynn Hines Academy
Elementary School · Darrell L Hines Academy Inc · Milwaukee, WI
A Darrell L Hines Academy Inc charter elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Darrell Lynn Hines Academy 7151 N 86th St, Milwaukee, WI 53224
- Math 12% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Darrell Lynn Hines Academy score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 14% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 18% (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
66.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Darrell Lynn Hines Academy 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 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$69,727
Median home value
$194,600
Median rent
$1,160/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
51.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Milwaukee Sign Language ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Bruce ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Early View Academy of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 235 | 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.
Darrell L Hines Academy Inc
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Darrell Lynn Hines Academy is listed in Darrell L Hines Academy Inc; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Darrell Lynn Hines Academy
Darrell Lynn Hines Academy is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Darrell L Hines Academy Inc, serving approximately 172 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,821 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Darrell Lynn Hines Academy
What grades does Darrell Lynn Hines Academy serve?
Darrell Lynn Hines Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Darrell Lynn Hines Academy?
Darrell Lynn Hines Academy has an enrollment of approximately 172 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darrell Lynn Hines Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Darrell Lynn Hines Academy is 24.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Darrell Lynn Hines Academy rank in WI?
Darrell Lynn Hines Academy ranks #1,821 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Darrell Lynn Hines Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Darrell Lynn Hines Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Darrell Lynn Hines Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Darrell Lynn Hines Academy has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Darrell Lynn Hines Academy a charter school?
Yes, Darrell Lynn Hines Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Darrell Lynn Hines Academy a Title I school?
No, Darrell Lynn Hines Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Darrell Lynn Hines Academy?
66.3% of students at Darrell Lynn Hines Academy 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
- 172
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.8%
- Phone
- (414) 358-3542
- Area population (ZIP 53224)
- 21,445
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 29
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 53224; 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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