Below Average
#1766 of 2,105 schools in WI
Eighty-first Street Elementary
Elementary School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI
A Milwaukee School District elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2964 N 81st St, Milwaukee, WI 53222
- Math 6% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 5% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eighty-first Street Elementary score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2020, to 6% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 17% (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
88%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eighty-first Street 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 73Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$73,523
Median home value
$202,100
Median rent
$1,026/mo
College educated
44%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53222; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Mother of Good CounselPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Mckinley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Milwaukee German ImmersionEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 549 | 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.
Milwaukee School District
- Schools in district
- 156
- Rank in district
- #84 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
Eighty-first Street Elementary is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eighty-first Street Elementary
Eighty-first Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 358 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,766 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eighty-first Street Elementary
What grades does Eighty-first Street Elementary serve?
Eighty-first Street Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Eighty-first Street Elementary?
Eighty-first Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eighty-first Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eighty-first Street Elementary is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eighty-first Street Elementary rank in WI?
Eighty-first Street Elementary ranks #1,766 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Eighty-first Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Eighty-first Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Eighty-first Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eighty-first Street Elementary has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Eighty-first Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Eighty-first Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eighty-first Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Eighty-first Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eighty-first Street Elementary?
88.0% of students at Eighty-first Street 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
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.7%
- Phone
- (414) 874-5400
- Area population (ZIP 53222)
- 24,400
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 53222; 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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