Hawley Environmental School

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Hawley Environmental School is an elementary school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 283 students. The school is part of the Milwaukee School District, which is ranked 417 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hawley Environmental School consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Wisconsin elementary schools, with a ranking between 928-1023 out of over 1,000 schools. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 8.11% of 3rd graders, 12.24% of 4th graders, and 4.88% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 52.07%, 53.42%, and 53.75%, respectively. The school's mathematics performance is also very low, with only 21.62% of 3rd graders, 6.52% of 4th graders, and 7.32% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 56.58%, 55.05%, and 54.24%. Additionally, Hawley Environmental School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 33.7% in 2019-2020 to 56.5% in 2021-2022, much higher than the state and district averages.

In contrast, the nearby Wilson Elementary and Wauwatosa STEM schools in the Wauwatosa School District consistently outperform Hawley Environmental School and the Milwaukee School District as a whole, with significantly higher academic achievement and lower chronic absenteeism rates. While Hawley Environmental School spends a relatively high amount per student, this increased spending does not appear to have translated into improved academic outcomes, suggesting the need for a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to address the school's systemic challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5610 W Wisconsin Ave
       Milwaukee, WI  53213-4258


(414) 256-8500

District: Milwaukee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1018th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,929 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  283

Racial breakdown:

African American:
70.0%
Hispanic:
10.6%
White:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.1% Help


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Compare Details Hawley Environmental School ranks worse than 95.9% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 70th 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 2.96. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (70%), Hispanic (10.6%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hawley Environmental School is 14.4, which is the 33rd best among 106 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hawley Environmental School is $14,929. 71 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hawley Environmental School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawley Environmental School 1018th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Hawley Environmental School 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 Hawley Environmental School

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Rank History for all students at Hawley Environmental School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.04 316th 633 50.1%
2005 56.08 355th 632 43.8%
2006 39.05 536th 712 24.7%
2007 45.21 477th 689 30.8%
2008 41.14 756th 1021 26.0%
2009 42.11 745th 1030 27.7%
2010 52.51 634th 1045 39.3%
2011 42.44 777th 1046 25.7%
2012 40.24 812th 1045 22.3%
2013 28.73 869th 1053 17.5%
2014 17.75 929th 1061 12.4%
2015 4.53 1023rd 1076 4.9%
2016 4.94 1012th 1075 5.9%
2017 4.45 1006th 1071 6.1%
2018 10.12 928th 1025 9.5%
2019 8.59 945th 1037 8.9%
2021 5.68 986th 1050 6.1%
2022 4.96 1003rd 1067 6.0%
2023 5.53 1003rd 1067 6.0%
2024 2.96 1018th 1061 4.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hawley Environmental School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.30 639th 721 11.4%
2019 19.06 661st 742 10.9%
2021 27.94 566th 746 24.1%
2022 30.24 548th 748 26.7%
2023 23.04 639th 770 17.0%
2024 19.50 688th 790 12.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hawley Environmental School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.93 814th 854 4.7%
2019 8.65 855th 874 2.2%
2021 5.95 844th 847 0.4%
2022 8.33 837th 859 2.6%
2023 6.52 852nd 871 2.2%
2024 2.00 864th 866 0.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Hawley Environmental School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.95 902nd 997 9.5%
2019 14.61 886th 1002 11.6%
2021 6.72 946th 1004 5.8%
2022 4.61 971st 1017 4.5%
2023 5.29 965th 1010 4.5%
2024 4.51 958th 1011 5.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Hawley Environmental School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.34 894th 997 10.3%
2019 8.27 922nd 1002 8.0%
2021 7.52 926th 1003 7.7%
2022 8.24 927th 1017 8.8%
2023 7.72 926th 1011 8.4%
2024 3.41 978th 1012 3.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Hawley Environmental School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.87 60th 165 63.6%
2019 47.44 67th 161 58.4%
2021 36.48 91st 141 35.5%
2022 33.03 85th 133 36.1%
2023 32.30 89th 138 35.5%
2024 29.54 100th 137 27.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hawley Environmental School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.56 220th 266 17.3%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Hawley Environmental School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 132 174 7 8 3 n/a n/a 0 324
1989 120 174 9 10 2 n/a n/a 0 315
1990 117 166 10 7 3 n/a n/a 0 303
1991 114 191 14 13 4 n/a n/a 0 336
1992 110 182 16 13 3 n/a n/a 0 324
1993 108 185 18 7 4 n/a n/a 0 322
1994 110 187 17 18 3 n/a n/a 0 335
1995 106 196 9 31 2 n/a n/a 0 344
1996 106 196 9 31 2 n/a n/a 0 344
1997 105 195 9 37 2 n/a n/a 0 348
1998 98 185 8 38 1 n/a n/a 0 330
1999 92 202 11 35 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2000 80 187 18 33 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2001 86 193 21 28 1 n/a n/a 0 329
2002 123 146 25 21 2 n/a n/a 0 317
2003 123 146 25 21 2 n/a n/a 0 317
2004 117 142 35 21 2 n/a n/a 0 317
2005 118 149 19 15 3 n/a n/a 0 304
2006 107 170 15 13 6 n/a n/a 0 311
2007 106 199 15 19 6 n/a n/a 0 345
2008 93 180 19 22 6 n/a n/a 0 320
2009 98 186 18 23 5 n/a n/a 0 330
2010 91 205 17 22 4 n/a n/a 0 339
2011 86 177 23 24 1 0 1 0 312
2012 77 187 28 30 1 0 3 0 326
2013 76 206 35 39 4 0 6 0 366
2014 72 200 26 33 3 0 7 0 341
2015 53 224 25 35 0 0 5 0 342
2016 43 215 28 48 0 0 9 0 343
2017 37 224 25 43 2 1 22 0 354
2018 31 231 26 42 2 0 27 0 359
2019 27 247 20 52 3 0 27 0 376
2020 21 237 27 52 6 0 28 0 371
2021 13 192 23 42 5 0 29 0 304
2022 14 186 23 34 4 0 22 0 283
2023 18 198 14 30 5 0 18 0 283

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 Hawley Environmental School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 20.0 16.2 54.6
1989 315 17.0 18.5 57.5
1990 303 14.0 21.6 59.7
1991 336 15.0 22.4 72.6
1992 324 16.0 20.2 52.8
1993 322 17.8 18.1 67.4
1994 335 13.9 24.1 66
1995 344 18.3 18.8 66
1996 344 18.3 18.8 66
1997 348 17.8 19.6 65.5
1998 330 17.3 19.1 64.2
1999 340 16.6 20.5 73.5
2000 318 18.1 17.6 71.1
2001 329 17.2 19.1 68.7
2002 317 20.8 15.2 65.6
2003 317 20.8 15.2 65.6
2004 317 21.0 15.1 63.7
2005 304 20.0 15.2 n/a
2006 311 20.0 15.6 n/a
2007 345 20.0 17.3 74.2
2008 320 20.8 15.4 71.9
2009 330 20.4 16.2 70
2010 339 19.9 17.0 71.1
2011 312 20.1 15.4 64.7
2012 326 12.8 25.4 68.4
2013 366 16.0 22.8 74.3
2014 341 17.5 19.4 73.3
2015 342 n/a n/a 78.4
2016 343 17.0 20.1 72
2017 354 20.4 17.3 71.2
2018 359 14.8 24.2 78.8
2019 376 19.2 19.5 77.1
2020 371 19.4 19.1 82.5
2021 304 21.3 14.2 88.8
2022 283 18.9 14.9 84.1
2023 283 19.5 14.4 84.1

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 Hawley Environmental School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 20.0 16.2 54.6
1989 315 17.0 18.5 57.5
1990 303 14.0 21.6 59.7
1991 336 15.0 22.4 72.6
1992 324 16.0 20.2 52.8
1993 322 17.8 18.1 67.4
1994 335 13.9 24.1 66
1995 344 18.3 18.8 66
1996 344 18.3 18.8 66
1997 348 17.8 19.6 65.5
1998 330 17.3 19.1 64.2
1999 340 16.6 20.5 73.5
2000 318 18.1 17.6 71.1
2001 329 17.2 19.1 68.7
2002 317 20.8 15.2 65.6
2003 317 20.8 15.2 65.6
2004 317 21.0 15.1 63.7
2005 304 20.0 15.2 n/a
2006 311 20.0 15.6 n/a
2007 345 20.0 17.3 74.2
2008 320 20.8 15.4 71.9
2009 330 20.4 16.2 70
2010 339 19.9 17.0 71.1
2011 312 20.1 15.4 64.7
2012 326 12.8 25.4 68.4
2013 366 16.0 22.8 74.3
2014 341 17.5 19.4 73.3
2015 342 n/a n/a 78.4
2016 343 17.0 20.1 72
2017 354 20.4 17.3 71.2
2018 359 14.8 24.2 78.8
2019 376 19.2 19.5 77.1
2020 371 19.4 19.1 82.5
2021 304 21.3 14.2 88.8
2022 283 18.9 14.9 84.1
2023 283 19.5 14.4 84.1

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 Hawley Environmental School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,547 (12.9%) $10,419 (87.1%) $11,965
2020 $1,841 (13.8%) $11,488 (86.2%) $13,329
2021 $2,623 (17.6%) $12,306 (82.4%) $14,929

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hawley Environmental School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 945th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 1003rd of 1067 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawley Environmental School)812.5
 4.5%
   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 (Hawley Environmental School)3215
 17%
   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 (Hawley Environmental School)10.77
 3.7%
   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 (Hawley Environmental School)19.611.9
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)16.412.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Hawley Environmental School)21.816.3
 5.5%
   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 (Hawley Environmental School)2014.3
 5.7%
   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 (Hawley Environmental School)16.70
 16.7%
   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 (Hawley Environmental School)18.312.1
 6.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)18.214.9
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students376283
 24.7%
African American247198
 19.8%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian2014
 30%
Hispanic5230
 42.3%
Pacific Islander00
White2718
 33.3%
Two or More Races2718
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.1%84.1%
 7%


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Students at Hawley Environmental School are 70% African American, 11% Hispanic, 6% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 283 students attended Hawley Environmental School.

Hawley Environmental School ranks in the bottom 4.1% of Wisconsin elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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