Excellent
#293 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 14% in state
Highland View Elementary
Elementary School · Greendale School District · Greendale, WI
A Greendale School District elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5900 S 51st St, Greendale, WI 53129
- Math 71% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highland View Elementary score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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
33.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Highland View 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,023/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greendale), 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
$95,412
Median home value
$288,400
Median rent
$1,177/mo
College educated
49.4%
Homeownership
68.7%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53129; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time 4 Learning Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | PK | 0.0 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| College Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| St Alphonsus SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Elm Dale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 465 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Greendale School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,021NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland View Elementary is listed in Greendale School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland View Elementary
Highland View Elementary is a public elementary school in Greendale, WI, part of Greendale School District, serving approximately 379 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #293 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland View Elementary
What grades does Highland View Elementary serve?
Highland View Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Highland View Elementary?
Highland View Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland View Elementary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland View Elementary rank in WI?
Highland View Elementary ranks #293 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Highland View Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland View Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Highland View Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland View Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Highland View Elementary a charter school?
No, Highland View Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland View Elementary a Title I school?
No, Highland View Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland View Elementary?
33.5% of students at Highland View 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
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (414) 423-2750
- Area population (ZIP 53129)
- 14,607
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 53129; 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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