King Junior Elementary

Summary:

King Junior Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, part of the Milwaukee School District, which is ranked 417 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. King Junior Elementary has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Wisconsin, with a ranking between 937 and 1074 out of over 1,000 schools in the state over the past decade.

King Junior Elementary faces significant challenges, including extremely low academic performance, with only 12% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 4% proficient in math, compared to the district and state averages. The school also struggles with high dropout rates, ranging from 1.5% to 4.6%, and extremely high chronic absenteeism, reaching as high as 78.6% in 2021-2022. These issues are compounded by the fact that the school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 90% to 100%, indicating significant economic hardship among the student population.

While King Junior Elementary spends between $17,034 and $18,065 per student, which is higher than the spending at some nearby schools, such as Fratney Elementary, this additional funding does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The student-teacher ratio at King Junior Elementary, ranging from 14.9 to 17.3, is similar to the nearby schools, suggesting that the low academic performance is not solely due to a lack of resources in terms of staffing. Addressing the root causes of the school's struggles, such as the socioeconomic factors impacting the student population, will be crucial for improving the educational experience and outcomes for students at King Junior Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 3275 N 3rd St
       Milwaukee, WI  53212-2064


(414) 267-1500

District: Milwaukee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1040th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,347 Help


Students who attend King Junior Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    King International Baccalaureate Middle
    Lincoln Middle
    Roosevelt Middle
High:    Audubon Technology and Communication High
    Bradley Technology High
    King International
    Milwaukee High School of the Arts
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Student/teacher ratio:  20.3 Help
Number of students:  298

Racial breakdown:

African American:
90.9%
Hispanic:
4.4%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.3% Help


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Compare Details King Junior Elementary ranks worse than 98% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 86th among 106 ranked elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.03. (See more...)
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Compare Details King Junior Elementary ranks worse than 97.3% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.01. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (90.9%), Hispanic (4.4%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at King Junior Elementary is 20.3. 90 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at King Junior Elementary is $17,347, which is the 28th highest among 106 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

King Junior Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks King Junior Elementary 1040th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See King Junior Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks King Junior Elementary 624th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See King Junior Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Milwaukee School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Milwaukee School District 417th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for King Junior Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at King Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 3.32 610th 633 3.6%
2006 1.64 699th 712 1.8%
2007 5.52 657th 689 4.6%
2008 0.83 1010th 1021 1.1%
2009 0.76 1021st 1030 0.9%
2010 0.38 1041st 1045 0.4%
2011 0.93 1031st 1046 1.4%
2012 0.30 1037th 1045 0.8%
2013 1.10 1049th 1053 0.4%
2014 1.35 1056th 1061 0.5%
2015 0.79 1074th 1076 0.2%
2016 2.06 1066th 1075 0.8%
2017 2.43 1043rd 1071 2.6%
2018 1.74 1006th 1025 1.9%
2019 9.74 937th 1037 9.6%
2021 3.63 1028th 1050 2.1%
2022 2.47 1054th 1067 1.2%
2023 2.03 1066th 1067 0.1%
2024 2.03 1040th 1061 2.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at King Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.25 677th 721 6.1%
2019 13.61 734th 742 1.1%
2024 9.38 790th 790 0.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at King Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.37 956th 997 4.1%
2019 10.97 904th 1002 9.8%
2021 7.97 926th 1004 7.8%
2022 3.48 994th 1017 2.3%
2023 2.86 1003rd 1010 0.7%
2024 3.48 972nd 1011 3.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at King Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.72 995th 997 0.2%
2019 9.40 916th 1002 8.6%
2021 3.14 1003rd 1003 0.0%
2022 2.63 1008th 1017 0.9%
2023 2.35 1008th 1011 0.3%
2024 2.83 986th 1012 2.6%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at King Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.81 93rd 165 43.6%
2021 37.56 86th 141 39.0%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for King Junior Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at King Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 15.30 466th 519 10.2%
2009 12.76 476th 521 8.6%
2010 2.32 524th 539 2.8%
2011 0.36 544th 549 0.9%
2012 1.26 542nd 559 3.0%
2013 1.05 565th 569 0.7%
2014 2.00 566th 585 3.2%
2015 2.22 593rd 612 3.1%
2016 2.30 601st 609 1.3%
2017 2.18 599th 612 2.1%
2018 1.56 575th 579 0.7%
2019 1.97 590th 594 0.7%
2021 5.35 579th 613 5.5%
2022 3.28 607th 617 1.6%
2023 4.51 620th 640 3.1%
2024 2.01 624th 641 2.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at King Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.39 379th 417 9.1%
2019 16.74 409th 414 1.2%
2021 20.20 407th 437 6.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at King Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.22 540th 551 2.0%
2019 2.16 548th 557 1.6%
2021 13.30 507th 574 11.7%
2022 4.45 557th 576 3.3%
2023 7.53 542nd 579 6.4%
2024 1.81 574th 580 1.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at King Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.02 549th 551 0.4%
2019 3.44 542nd 557 2.7%
2021 3.57 565th 572 1.2%
2022 3.39 577th 577 0.0%
2023 3.33 591st 591 0.0%
2024 3.64 560th 585 4.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at King Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.77 113th 123 8.1%
2019 18.01 123rd 127 3.1%
2021 48.89 53rd 134 60.4%
2022 20.46 115th 125 8.0%
2024 21.61 104th 118 11.9%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for King Junior Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 4 554 1 n/a 3 n/a n/a 0 562
1990 3 567 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 574
1991 3 574 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 584
1992 1 593 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1993 1 554 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 560
1994 4 554 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1995 2 529 19 1 2 n/a n/a 0 553
1996 2 529 19 1 2 n/a n/a 0 553
1997 3 544 14 1 1 n/a n/a 0 563
1998 2 546 16 1 1 n/a n/a 0 566
1999 10 524 11 2 1 n/a n/a 0 548
2000 8 517 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2001 11 476 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2002 13 457 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2003 13 457 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2004 8 447 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 459
2005 9 391 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 404
2006 8 375 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 387
2007 11 378 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 394
2008 15 410 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 436
2009 15 447 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 470
2010 19 418 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2011 17 435 0 5 0 0 1 0 458
2012 15 518 0 3 0 0 1 0 537
2013 9 485 0 8 0 0 2 0 504
2014 16 471 1 6 0 0 1 0 495
2015 12 399 0 4 0 0 2 0 417
2016 7 352 0 4 1 0 1 0 365
2017 2 344 1 5 2 0 1 0 355
2018 4 277 0 5 0 0 1 0 287
2019 5 275 0 4 1 0 5 0 290
2020 2 253 0 9 0 0 4 0 268
2021 2 285 0 10 1 0 4 0 302
2022 1 284 0 8 2 0 5 0 300
2023 1 268 0 5 1 0 4 0 279
2024 1 271 0 13 1 0 12 0 298

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at King Junior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 562 31.0 18.1 75.8
1990 574 31.0 18.5 73.9
1991 584 31.0 18.8 83
1992 601 31.0 19.3 52.9
1993 560 32.7 17.1 67.5
1994 562 32.2 17.5 66
1995 553 32.0 17.3 65.8
1996 553 32.0 17.3 65.8
1997 563 31.0 18.2 65.5
1998 566 31.0 18.3 64.3
1999 548 30.0 18.3 73.4
2000 536 30.0 17.9 71.1
2001 495 30.0 16.5 68.9
2002 470 34.1 13.8 94.3
2003 470 34.1 13.8 94.3
2004 459 26.5 17.3 90.4
2005 404 26.0 15.5 n/a
2006 387 24.0 16.1 n/a
2007 394 23.0 17.1 92.4
2008 436 20.0 21.8 91.7
2009 470 27.4 17.2 92.1
2010 438 23.7 18.4 90.4
2011 458 25.0 18.3 89.7
2012 537 34.0 15.7 97.4
2013 504 36.4 13.8 96.4
2014 495 30.6 16.1 97.4
2015 417 n/a n/a 92.3
2016 365 19.0 19.2 82.5
2017 355 25.5 13.8 96.1
2018 287 14.7 19.5 93.7
2019 290 20.7 14.0 91.7
2020 268 19.0 14.1 94
2021 302 20.2 14.9 100
2022 300 17.3 17.3 90
2023 279 16.7 16.6 98.6
2024 298 14.6 20.3 92.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio King Junior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 562 31.0 18.1 75.8
1990 574 31.0 18.5 73.9
1991 584 31.0 18.8 83
1992 601 31.0 19.3 52.9
1993 560 32.7 17.1 67.5
1994 562 32.2 17.5 66
1995 553 32.0 17.3 65.8
1996 553 32.0 17.3 65.8
1997 563 31.0 18.2 65.5
1998 566 31.0 18.3 64.3
1999 548 30.0 18.3 73.4
2000 536 30.0 17.9 71.1
2001 495 30.0 16.5 68.9
2002 470 34.1 13.8 94.3
2003 470 34.1 13.8 94.3
2004 459 26.5 17.3 90.4
2005 404 26.0 15.5 n/a
2006 387 24.0 16.1 n/a
2007 394 23.0 17.1 92.4
2008 436 20.0 21.8 91.7
2009 470 27.4 17.2 92.1
2010 438 23.7 18.4 90.4
2011 458 25.0 18.3 89.7
2012 537 34.0 15.7 97.4
2013 504 36.4 13.8 96.4
2014 495 30.6 16.1 97.4
2015 417 n/a n/a 92.3
2016 365 19.0 19.2 82.5
2017 355 25.5 13.8 96.1
2018 287 14.7 19.5 93.7
2019 290 20.7 14.0 91.7
2020 268 19.0 14.1 94
2021 302 20.2 14.9 100
2022 300 17.3 17.3 90
2023 279 16.7 16.6 98.6
2024 298 14.6 20.3 92.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for King Junior Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,168 (18.6%) $13,865 (81.4%) $17,034
2020 $3,526 (19.5%) $14,540 (80.5%) $18,065
2021 $3,705 (21.4%) $13,642 (78.6%) $17,347

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on King Junior Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 937th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 1066th of 1067 Elementary schools
 9.5%
Ranks 590th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 620th of 640 Middle schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (King Junior Elementary)00
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)16.413.2
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (King Junior Elementary)04.2
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)21.216.9
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (King Junior Elementary)3.90
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)18.517.5
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (King Junior Elementary)00
   4th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)16.412.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (King Junior Elementary)3.90
 3.9%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Milwaukee School District)24.128.3
 4.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (King Junior Elementary)3.90
 3.9%
   4th Grade Science (Milwaukee School District)21.819.3
 2.5%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (King Junior Elementary)39.10
 39.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)16.514.1
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (King Junior Elementary)43.50
 43.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)18.214.9
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (King Junior Elementary)4.80
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)19.515.9
 3.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (King Junior Elementary)00
   6th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)14.79.9
 4.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (King Junior Elementary)014.3
 14.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)24.220.7
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (King Junior Elementary)00
   7th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)14.39.4
 4.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (King Junior Elementary)5.30
 5.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)1916.7
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (King Junior Elementary)00
   8th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)13.16.9
 6.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (King Junior Elementary)013.3
 13.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Milwaukee School District)25.132.1
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (King Junior Elementary)5.36.7
 1.4%
   8th Grade Science (Milwaukee School District)24.822.2
 2.7%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students290279
 3.8%
African American275268
 2.5%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic45
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White51
 80%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.7%98.6%
 6.8%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 298 students attended King Junior Elementary.

Students at King Junior Elementary are 91% African American, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

King Junior Elementary ranks in the bottom 2.0% of Wisconsin elementary schools.


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