Below Average
#1888 of 2,105 schools in WI
Greenfield Bilingual
Elementary School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI
A Milwaukee School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1711 S 35th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215
- Math 16% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Greenfield Bilingual score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
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 20% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (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
94.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Greenfield Bilingual 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$49,207
Median home value
$148,400
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
47.2%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53215; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas ArtesCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 620 | Compare → |
| Seeds of Health Elementary ProgramCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Nativity Jesuit AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Doerfler ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 550 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #107 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
Greenfield Bilingual is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greenfield Bilingual
Greenfield Bilingual is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 555 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,888 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greenfield Bilingual
What grades does Greenfield Bilingual serve?
Greenfield Bilingual serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Greenfield Bilingual?
Greenfield Bilingual has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenfield Bilingual?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenfield Bilingual 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 Greenfield Bilingual rank in WI?
Greenfield Bilingual ranks #1,888 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Greenfield Bilingual's MySchoolScout rating?
Greenfield Bilingual has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Greenfield Bilingual?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greenfield Bilingual has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Greenfield Bilingual a charter school?
No, Greenfield Bilingual is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greenfield Bilingual a Title I school?
No, Greenfield Bilingual is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greenfield Bilingual?
94.1% of students at Greenfield Bilingual 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
- 555
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.0%
- Phone
- (414) 902-8200
- Area population (ZIP 53215)
- 58,375
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 53215; 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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