Summary:
The 53214 zip code area of Milwaukee is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. These schools are part of the Milwaukee School District and the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District.
Among the schools in this area, Walker Elementary stands out as the top performer, ranking in the top 614 out of 1,061 elementary schools in Wisconsin and earning 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. Walker Elementary has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the other schools and the district/state averages. In contrast, Burbank Elementary, West Milwaukee Intermediate, and Deeper Learning Virtual Academy have lower academic performance, despite their relatively low dropout rates.
The data reveals a significant disparity in academic performance between the top-performing and lower-performing schools, suggesting that students in the 53214 zip code have vastly different educational experiences and opportunities depending on which school they attend. The schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates also tend to have the lowest test scores and academic performance, highlighting the challenge of overcoming the impact of poverty on student learning. However, the presence of the Deeper Learning Virtual Academy, a public charter school, provides an alternative option for students in the area and its relatively strong performance and high graduation rate suggest that school choice can play a role in improving educational outcomes.
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