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#1288 of 2,105 schools in WI
Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies
Elementary School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI
A Milwaukee School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1943 E Trowbridge St, Milwaukee, WI 53207
- Math 34% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (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
85.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 85Very Bikeable
- 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
$79,576
Median home value
$228,500
Median rent
$1,145/mo
College educated
45.1%
Homeownership
60.1%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53207; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernwood MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 772 | Compare → |
| St Lucas Evangelical Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Downtown MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Humboldt Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 589 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #27 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
Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies
Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 236 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,288 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies
What grades does Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies serve?
Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies?
Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies rank in WI?
Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies ranks #1,288 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies's MySchoolScout rating?
Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies a charter school?
No, Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies a Title I school?
No, Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies?
85.6% of students at Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies 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
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.9%
- Phone
- (414) 294-1900
- Area population (ZIP 53207)
- 34,536
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 53207; 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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