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#850 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 40% in state

Edgewood Elementary

Elementary School · Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District

8545 S Shepard Ave, Oak Creek, WI 53154

Enrollment

382

Student-Teacher

15.9:1

Score

7.1

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Wisconsin schools

#850 of 2,105

In Oak Creek

#8 of 11

public schools

In district

#8 of 11

Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District

Academic performance

7.9 / 10

Very Good

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Edgewood Elementary

7.1/10

Elementary School in Oak Creek · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Oak Creek High

5.5/10

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7.4/10

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About Edgewood Elementary

Edgewood Elementary is a public elementary school in Oak Creek, WI, part of Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District. Edgewood Elementary serves approximately 382 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Edgewood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #850 of 2,105 schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for Edgewood Elementary show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.5 pts below district
  • This school 7.1 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.6
  • WI avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.2% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+4.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$12,568
Chronic Absenteeism8.6%

Edgewood Elementary — Students at Edgewood Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

40.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores WI FORWARD (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 52.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
53.0% (2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency 50.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
50.9% (2025 FORWARD)

Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
77%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
34%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
48%
2025
Math
59%
ELA
56.2%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.6/10.

How Edgewood Elementary Compares

See how Edgewood Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.1/10
60th percentile in WI
Academic
7.9/10
Very Good
Growth
7.6/10
Very Good
Environment
4.8/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
40%
Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
24 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
8.6%

Location

8545 S Shepard Ave, Oak Creek, WI 53154

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Edgewood Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Carollton Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Cedar Hills Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Meadowview Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Oak Creek, see our Oak Creek schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Oak Creek High Oak Creek 0.3 mi 5.5
Oak Creek East Middle Oak Creek 0.9 mi 7.4
GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Oak Creek 1.0 mi 6.9
Shepard Hills Elementary Oak Creek 1.4 mi 7.1
Early Learning Academy Oak Creek 1.7 mi 3.8
Blakewood Elementary South Milwaukee 1.5 mi 6.3
Oak Creek West Middle Oak Creek 1.6 mi 7.6
BADGER STATE BAPTIST SCHOOL Oak Creek 1.6 mi 9.0
Meadowview Elementary Oak Creek 2.4 mi 7.4
Carollton Elementary Oak Creek 1.9 mi 8.2
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL South Milwaukee 1.9 mi 4.9
GUIDANCE ACADEMY South Milwaukee 2.2 mi 6.9
Rawson Elementary South Milwaukee 2.5 mi 5.3
Forest Ridge Elementary Oak Creek 2.3 mi 7.4
ST MATTHEW SCHOOL Oak Creek 2.3 mi 6.1
South Milwaukee Middle South Milwaukee 2.7 mi 5.1
South Milwaukee High South Milwaukee 2.8 mi 4.6
Lakeview Elementary South Milwaukee 2.6 mi 6.6
Cedar Hills Elementary Oak Creek 3.1 mi 7.8
Mitchell Elementary Cudahy 3.6 mi 7.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53154 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$93,120

Median Home Value

$305,100

Median Rent

$1,397/mo

Population

36,473

College Educated

38.4%

Homeownership

59.4%

Avg Commute

22.9 min

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Median Age

38.9

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Darien Elementary Delavan, WI 7.1
Fox Prairie Elementary Stoughton, WI 7.1
Hortonville Elementary Hortonville, WI 7.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Edgewood Elementary

What grades does Edgewood Elementary serve?

Edgewood Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Edgewood Elementary?

Edgewood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Edgewood Elementary rank in WI?

Edgewood Elementary ranks #850 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Edgewood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Edgewood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Edgewood Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Edgewood Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Edgewood Elementary a charter school?

No, Edgewood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Edgewood Elementary a Title I school?

No, Edgewood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edgewood Elementary?

40.3% of students at Edgewood 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
42 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
26 Some Transit
Bike Score
57 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
382
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Free/Reduced Lunch
40.3%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Milwaukee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.6%

District

Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District
District Enrollment
6,527
Schools in District
11
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,568
District Rank
#8 of 11

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