Below Average
#1733 of 2,105 schools in WI
Ninety-fifth Street Elementary
Elementary School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI
A Milwaukee School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3707 N 94th St, Milwaukee, WI 53222
- Math 20% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ninety-fifth Street Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2025.
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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ninety-fifth 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some 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
$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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret MaryPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Shining Star Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Milwaukee German ImmersionEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 549 | Compare → |
| Emerson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 202 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #79 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
Ninety-fifth Street Elementary is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ninety-fifth Street Elementary
Ninety-fifth Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 424 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,733 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 Ninety-fifth Street Elementary
What grades does Ninety-fifth Street Elementary serve?
Ninety-fifth Street Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ninety-fifth Street Elementary?
Ninety-fifth Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ninety-fifth Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ninety-fifth Street Elementary is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ninety-fifth Street Elementary rank in WI?
Ninety-fifth Street Elementary ranks #1,733 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Ninety-fifth Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ninety-fifth Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Ninety-fifth Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ninety-fifth Street Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ninety-fifth Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Ninety-fifth Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ninety-fifth Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ninety-fifth Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ninety-fifth Street Elementary?
79.5% of students at Ninety-fifth 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
- 424
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (414) 393-4100
- 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.
- 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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