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#1600 of 2,105 schools in WI
South Milwaukee Middle
Middle School · South Milwaukee School District · South Milwaukee, WI
A middle school in South Milwaukee, WI where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1001 15th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
- Math 30% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Milwaukee Middle score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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
59.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Milwaukee Middle 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,457/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South 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
$70,146
Median home value
$216,400
Median rent
$1,014/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53172; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guidance AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–11 | 0.5 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Cudahy MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 7–8 | 1.6 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| Oak Creek East MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 895 | Compare → |
| Oak Creek West MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 537 | 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.
South Milwaukee School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,914NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Milwaukee Middle is listed in South Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Milwaukee Middle
South Milwaukee Middle is a public middle school in South Milwaukee, WI, part of South Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 605 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,600 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Milwaukee Middle
What grades does South Milwaukee Middle serve?
South Milwaukee Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend South Milwaukee Middle?
South Milwaukee Middle has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Milwaukee Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Milwaukee Middle is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Milwaukee Middle rank in WI?
South Milwaukee Middle ranks #1,600 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is South Milwaukee Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
South Milwaukee Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 South Milwaukee Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Milwaukee Middle has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Milwaukee Middle a charter school?
No, South Milwaukee Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Milwaukee Middle a Title I school?
No, South Milwaukee Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Milwaukee Middle?
59.2% of students at South Milwaukee Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 605
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (414) 766-5800
- Area population (ZIP 53172)
- 20,547
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 53172; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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