Average
#1302 of 2,105 schools in WI
Woodlands School
Elementary School · Woodlands School Inc · Milwaukee, WI
A charter elementary school in Milwaukee, WI where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Bluemound Campus 5510 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53208
- Math 36% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Woodlands School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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
33.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Woodlands 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,164/100K
Powered by
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
$50,585
Median home value
$196,300
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
39.7%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawley Environmental SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Macdowell Montessori School K3-12Enrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 860 | Compare → |
| Burbank ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 232 | 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.
Woodlands School Inc
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Woodlands School is listed in Woodlands School Inc; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woodlands School
Woodlands School is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Woodlands School Inc, serving approximately 370 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,302 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woodlands School
What grades does Woodlands School serve?
Woodlands School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Woodlands School?
Woodlands School has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlands School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlands School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woodlands School rank in WI?
Woodlands School ranks #1,302 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Woodlands School's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodlands School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Woodlands School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodlands School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Woodlands School a charter school?
Yes, Woodlands School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Woodlands School a Title I school?
No, Woodlands School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodlands School?
33.8% of students at Woodlands 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
- 370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (414) 475-1600
- Area population (ZIP 53208)
- 27,407
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 53208; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.