South Milwaukee School District

The South Milwaukee School District consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students in the South Milwaukee area. The district's schools exhibit a range of academic performance, with some standout schools like E.W. Luther Elementary and Lakeview Elementary outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests, while others, like South Milwaukee High, lag behind.

E.W. Luther Elementary and Lakeview Elementary stand out as the top-performing schools in the district, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state. These schools also have the lowest chronic absenteeism rates, indicating strong student attendance. In contrast, Blakewood Elementary has room for improvement, though its 3rd-grade test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are promising.

The district-wide graduation rate at South Milwaukee High is a positive indicator at 91.6%, but the school's dropout rate of 2.7% and high chronic absenteeism rate of 32.6% suggest attendance and engagement challenges. Additionally, the district's high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.71% at South Milwaukee High to 64.14% at Lakeview Elementary, indicate significant economic challenges faced by the student population.