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South Milwaukee School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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901 15th Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Milwaukee County
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PH: (414) 766-5000
FAX: (414) 766-5005

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3348 students
  • 6 schools

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 WKCE-CRT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 87% (2011)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Math
 82% (2011)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 84% (2011)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Social Studies
 89% (2011)
The state average for Social Studies was 91% in 2011.

Science
 76% (2011)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

Language Arts
 71% (2011)
The state average for Language Arts was 75% in 2011.

Math
 78% (2011)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 81% (2011)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math
 73% (2011)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 87% (2011)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Math
 77% (2011)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 91% (2011)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Math
 76% (2011)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 91% (2011)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Social Studies
 86% (2011)
The state average for Social Studies was 81% in 2011.

Science
 87% (2011)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

Language Arts
 68% (2011)
The state average for Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

Math
 83% (2011)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading
 83% (2011)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

Social Studies
 86% (2011)
The state average for Social Studies was 79% in 2011.

Science
 81% (2011)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2011.

Language Arts
 81% (2011)
The state average for Language Arts was 71% in 2011.

Math
 76% (2011)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examination - Criterion-Referenced Tests (WKCE-CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies.
  • The WKCE-CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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 WKCE-CRT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female91%
Male83%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin86%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities53%
Non-disabled90%
English learners88%
English proficient86%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female85%
Male77%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin84%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities58%
Non-disabled83%
English learners88%
English proficient80%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students84%
Female83%
Male85%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin85%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities42%
Non-disabled90%
English learners71%
English proficient85%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students89%
Female89%
Male90%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin89%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled93%
English learners85%
English proficient89%

ScienceThis District
All Students76%
Female74%
Male78%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin79%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities54%
Non-disabled79%
English learners86%
English proficient76%

Language ArtsThis District
All Students71%
Female74%
Male68%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin74%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities37%
Non-disabled76%
English learners43%
English proficient73%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female76%
Male81%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin82%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities55%
Non-disabled82%
English learners43%
English proficient79%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Female83%
Male79%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin82%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled89%
English learners41%
English proficient83%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female70%
Male75%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin75%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities27%
Non-disabled81%
English learners50%
English proficient75%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female91%
Male83%
Black, not of Hispanic origin70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin88%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities38%
Non-disabled95%
English learners60%
English proficient88%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female79%
Male75%
Black, not of Hispanic origin50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin79%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities31%
Non-disabled84%
English learners70%
English proficient77%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female95%
Male86%
Black, not of Hispanic origin100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin90%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled99%
English learners76%
English proficient92%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female81%
Male70%
Black, not of Hispanic origin71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin76%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities35%
Non-disabled83%
English learners56%
English proficient77%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin93%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities75%
Non-disabled93%
English learners56%
English proficient93%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students86%
Female88%
Male86%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin88%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities44%
Non-disabled91%
English learners78%
English proficient87%

ScienceThis District
All Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin87%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities44%
Non-disabled91%
English learners56%
English proficient88%

Language ArtsThis District
All Students68%
Female75%
Male63%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin70%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities31%
Non-disabled72%
English learners33%
English proficient71%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female79%
Male87%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin85%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled86%
English learners55%
English proficient84%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female84%
Male82%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin84%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities48%
Non-disabled86%
English learners76%
English proficient83%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students86%
Female86%
Male87%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin89%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities53%
Non-disabled89%
English learners63%
English proficient87%

ScienceThis District
All Students81%
Female81%
Male79%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin83%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities37%
Non-disabled84%
English learners63%
English proficient81%

Language ArtsThis District
All Students81%
Female86%
Male77%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic53%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin86%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities37%
Non-disabled85%
English learners75%
English proficient82%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female75%
Male76%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic53%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin79%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities21%
Non-disabled81%
English learners63%
English proficient76%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examinations (WKCE) to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10 in math, reading, language arts, social studies and science.
  • The scores for math, reading and language arts are displayed in GreatSchools.net profiles.
  • The WKCE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1615

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic82%76%
Hispanic11%8%
Black, not Hispanic4%10%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native1%1%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program33%33%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,704$10,248
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%61%
Student and staff support9%9%
Administration14%12%
Other expenditures17%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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