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#1868 of 2,105 schools in WI

U S Grant School

Elementary School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI

A Milwaukee School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2920 W Grant St, Milwaukee, WI 53215

  • Math 18% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 22% vs WI 52% (2025)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.5% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-36.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-29.7 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)13% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$18,815
Chronic Absenteeism50.3%

Students at U S Grant School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency18%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency22%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
52%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
20%
ELA
11%
2012
Math
16%
ELA
11%
2013
Math
23%
ELA
14%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
19%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
19%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
10%
2025
Math
18%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

99.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where U S Grant School 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 77Very Walkable
  • Transit 49Some Transit
  • Bike 70Very 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

$49,207

Median home value

$148,400

Median rent

$933/mo

College educated

11.1%

Homeownership

47.2%

Poverty rate

23.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rogers Street AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–80.4 mi570Compare →
Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas ArtesCharter · enrollment unverified4.8PK–80.5 mi620Compare →
Greenfield BilingualEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–80.6 mi555Compare →
Mitchell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–80.6 mi613Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Milwaukee School District

Schools in district
156
Rank in district
#103 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

U S Grant School is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About U S Grant School

U S Grant School is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 582 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,868 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about U S Grant School

What grades does U S Grant School serve?

U S Grant School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend U S Grant School?

U S Grant School has an enrollment of approximately 582 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at U S Grant School?

The student-teacher ratio at U S Grant School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does U S Grant School rank in WI?

U S Grant School ranks #1,868 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is U S Grant School's MySchoolScout rating?

U S Grant School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 U S Grant School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, U S Grant School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is U S Grant School a charter school?

No, U S Grant School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is U S Grant School a Title I school?

No, U S Grant School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for U S Grant School?

99.8% of students at U S Grant School 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
582
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Milwaukee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.3%
Area population (ZIP 53215)
58,375
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
31.4
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 53215; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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