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#486 of 571 private schools in WI

Hope Christian School - Semper

Elementary School

3040 W CAPITOL DR, Milwaukee, WI 53216

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

505

Student-Teacher

28.1:1

Score

5.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

505

Student-Teacher

28.1:1

Score

5.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#486 of 571

In Milwaukee

#64 of 74

public schools

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About Hope Christian School - Semper

Hope Christian School - Semper is a private elementary school in Milwaukee, WI. Hope Christian School - Semper serves approximately 505 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 28.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Hope Christian School - Semper has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #486 of 571 private schools in WI.

Structured state assessment records for Hope Christian School - Semper show 15% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

How it compares1.8 pts below WI schools

5.0

This school 5.0 · Average
WI avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

Hope Christian School - Semper runs 28.1:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

Hope Christian School - Semper is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Hope Christian School - Semper compares to 145 public schools serving similar grades in Milwaukee, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio

28.1:1

This School

21.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

505

This School

407

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.0

This School

5.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 85.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 4.6% vs 0%

Hope Christian School - Semper Milwaukee Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Hope Christian School - Semper (this school)	—	505	28.1:1	5.0
Clemens Elementary	0.4 mi	309	14:1	4.2
Franklin Elementary	0.6 mi	344	16.4:1	3.4
Barbee Elementary	0.7 mi	305	19.1:1	6.6
Central City Cyberschool	0.9 mi	378	19.9:1	3.5
Townsend Street Elementary	1.0 mi	299	18.7:1	4.0
Andrew S Douglas Middle	1.0 mi	106	11.8:1	7.1
Auer Avenue Elementary	1.1 mi	187	17:1	5.1
Keefe Avenue Elementary	1.2 mi	127	15.9:1	5.3
Carson Academy	1.2 mi	332	15.8:1	4.1
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School	1.3 mi	269	53.8:1	3.0
Fifty-Third Street Elementary	1.4 mi	330	15:1	3.8
Congress Elementary	1.5 mi	699	18.4:1	3.8
Obama School of Career and Technical Education	1.6 mi	1,226	34.1:1	4.5
Jackson Elementary	1.6 mi	216	11.4:1	4.8
Clarke Street Elementary	1.7 mi	223	18.6:1	4.3
Hopkins Lloyd Community School	1.7 mi	128	16:1	4.5
Pratt Elementary	1.7 mi	309	18.2:1	5.4
LaFollette Elementary	1.7 mi	218	27.2:1	4.8
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street	1.7 mi	478	159.3:1	6.8
Milwaukee Math and Science Academy	1.7 mi	244	18.8:1	6.3

Showing 20 of 145 schools. View all schools in Milwaukee

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WI.

Classroom Attention

D 1.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 28.1:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,253

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 26%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 6.3 / 10

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Enrollment 505

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in WI

Test Scores WI FORWARD (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 15.1% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

49.9% (2025 FORWARD)

ELA Proficiency 11.0% (2025 FORWARD)

School

State

49.4% (2025 FORWARD)

Based on 14 test records from WI state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 85.3%

Two or More 10.1%

Hispanic 4.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3040 W CAPITOL DR, Milwaukee, WI 53216

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Hope Christian School - Semper may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Barbee Elementary (rated 6.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ATONEMENT LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 5.6/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Keefe Avenue Elementary (rated 5.3/10, 1.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SEUPER Milwaukee	0.0 mi	508	4.8
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy Milwaukee	0.1 mi	312	5.1
BELIEVERS IN CHRIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Milwaukee	0.3 mi	153	8.1
Clemens Elementary Milwaukee	0.4 mi	309	4.2
GARDEN HOMES LUTHERAN SCHOOL Milwaukee	0.5 mi	233	4.7
Franklin Elementary Milwaukee	0.6 mi	344	3.4
Barbee Elementary Milwaukee	0.7 mi	305	6.6
ASSATA High Milwaukee	0.9 mi	116	4.5
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee Milwaukee	0.9 mi	44	8.1
ATONEMENT LUTHERAN SCHOOL Milwaukee	0.9 mi	417	5.6
Auer Avenue Elementary Milwaukee	1.1 mi	187	5.1
HOLY REDEEMER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Milwaukee	1.2 mi	357	4.8
Townsend Street Elementary Milwaukee	1.0 mi	299	4.0
NOVA-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy Milwaukee	1.1 mi	117	4.8
Central City Cyberschool Milwaukee	0.9 mi	378	3.5
King International Milwaukee	0.9 mi	1,339	5.7
Andrew S Douglas Middle Milwaukee	1.0 mi	106	7.1
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School Milwaukee	1.3 mi	269	3.0
Keefe Avenue Elementary Milwaukee	1.2 mi	127	5.3
Carson Academy Milwaukee	1.2 mi	332	4.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53216 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$43,466

Median Home Value

$122,800

Median Rent

$970/mo

Population

29,772

College Educated

18%

Homeownership

45.3%

Avg Commute

25.8 min

Poverty Rate

21.1%

Median Age

33.7

Similar Schools

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Brener Elementary Shawano, WI	399	5.0
Hoover Elementary New Berlin, WI	327	5.0
Milwaukee French Immersion Milwaukee, WI	431	5.0
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE Milwaukee, WI	520	5.0
Story Elementary Milwaukee, WI	385	5.0
Vieau Elementary Milwaukee, WI	684	5.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hope Christian School - Semper

What grades does Hope Christian School - Semper serve?

Hope Christian School - Semper serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Hope Christian School - Semper?

Hope Christian School - Semper has an enrollment of approximately 505 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Christian School - Semper?

The student-teacher ratio at Hope Christian School - Semper is 28.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Hope Christian School - Semper rank in WI?

Hope Christian School - Semper ranks #486 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is Hope Christian School - Semper's MySchoolScout rating?

Hope Christian School - Semper has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Hope Christian School - Semper?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hope Christian School - Semper has 15% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Hope Christian School - Semper a private school?

Yes, Hope Christian School - Semper is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Hope Christian School - Semper a religious school?

Hope Christian School - Semper has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 52 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 53 Good Transit
Bike Score: 47 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 505
Gender Split: 55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 28.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 18
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 179 days
Setting: Large City
County: Milwaukee County
Phone: (414) 763-2683

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