Below Average
#1766 of 2,105 schools in WI
Eighty-first Street Elementary
Elementary School · Milwaukee School District
2964 N 81st St, Milwaukee, WI 53222
Enrollment
358
Student-Teacher
17.9:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
358
Student-Teacher
17.9:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Wisconsin schools
#1,766 of 2,105
In Milwaukee
#101 of 176
public schools
In district
#84 of 154
Milwaukee School District
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Eighty-first Street Elementary
Elementary School in Milwaukee · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Eighty-first Street Elementary
Eighty-first Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District. Eighty-first Street Elementary serves approximately 358 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Eighty-first Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,766 of 2,105 schools in WI.
Structured state assessment records for Eighty-first Street Elementary show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- District avg 4.8
- WI avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Eighty-first Street Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
52% of students at Eighty-first Street Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Eighty-first Street Elementary — Students at Eighty-first Street Elementary score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
88%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores WI FORWARD (2024-25)
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 6.6/10.
How Eighty-first Street Elementary Compares
See how Eighty-first Street Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2964 N 81st St, Milwaukee, WI 53222
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Eighty-first Street Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Roosevelt Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Wauwatosa), which scores notably higher. Another option is Lincoln Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Wauwatosa), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL (rated 7.8/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee School of Languages Milwaukee | 0.3 mi | 4.7 |
| KINGDOM PREP LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Wauwatosa | 0.6 mi | 8.0 |
| Roosevelt Elementary Wauwatosa | 0.7 mi | 8.8 |
| Longfellow Middle Wauwatosa | 0.8 mi | 7.3 |
| Milwaukee German Immersion Milwaukee | 0.9 mi | 6.2 |
| McKinley Elementary Wauwatosa | 0.9 mi | 7.6 |
| MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL Milwaukee | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| PILGRIM LUTHERAN SCHOOL Wauwatosa | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| NORTHWEST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Milwaukee | 1.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Lincoln Elementary Wauwatosa | 1.4 mi | 8.7 |
| ST MARGARET MARY Milwaukee | 1.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Ninety-Fifth Street Elementary Milwaukee | 1.2 mi | 4.7 |
| East High Wauwatosa | 1.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Wauwatosa Virtual Academy Wauwatosa | 1.4 mi | 4.8 |
| Washington Elementary Wauwatosa | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
| CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP Wauwatosa | 1.5 mi | — |
| WAUWATOSA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Wauwatosa | 1.6 mi | 6.8 |
| Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy Milwaukee | 1.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Craig Montessori School Milwaukee | 1.7 mi | 3.1 |
| ST JOHN'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Wauwatosa | 1.7 mi | 5.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 53222 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$73,523
Median Home Value
$202,100
Median Rent
$1,026/mo
Population
24,400
College Educated
44%
Homeownership
66.7%
Avg Commute
21.1 min
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Median Age
35.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Allen-Field Elementary Milwaukee, WI | 4.6 |
| C H Bird Elementary Sun Prairie, WI | 4.6 |
| Cormier School and Early Learning Center Green Bay, WI | 4.6 |
| Goodrich Elementary Milwaukee, WI | 4.6 |
| Kilbourn Elementary Milwaukee, WI | 4.6 |
| Kluge Elementary Milwaukee, WI | 4.6 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 88.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.7%
- Phone
- (414) 874-5400
Resources & Links
District
Milwaukee School District- District Enrollment
- 66,864
- Schools in District
- 156
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,815
- District Rank
- #84 of 154
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