Summary:
The 53221 zip code area in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is home to 9 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools are part of either the Milwaukee School District or the Greenfield School District. The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance, with Reagan College Preparatory High School standing out as a top-performing school, while some elementary schools struggle with low proficiency rates.
Reagan College Preparatory High School is a standout, ranking 65th out of 431 Wisconsin high schools and consistently earning a 4-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 98.7% four-year graduation rate and 0.0% dropout rate, with 54-69% of 10th graders proficient or better in various subjects, significantly outperforming the Milwaukee School District and Wisconsin state averages. In contrast, some elementary schools, such as Morgandale Elementary and Victory Elementary, struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates and low academic performance, with as little as 2-13% of students proficient in certain grade levels and subjects.
The data also reveals disparities in funding, with spending per student ranging from $12,214 at Elm Dale Elementary to $17,182 at Lowell International Elementary. Additionally, the Greenfield School District schools, such as Greenfield Middle and Elm Dale Elementary, generally outperform the Milwaukee School District schools, suggesting the need to explore the factors contributing to these differences.
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