Top Rankings
Shorewood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,906 students in Shorewood School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Shorewood School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
1,906 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Shorewood School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 443 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
39%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.51
# American Indian Students
2 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
155 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
8%
4%
# Hispanic Students
168 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
13%
# Black Students
199 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
10%
9%
# White Students
1,255 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
66%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
126 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
74
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
105
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
110
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
125
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
109
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
149
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
137
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
140
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
150
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
147
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
168
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
160
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
166
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
166
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,739 is higher than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,769 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 82% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,739
$16,747
Spending / Student
$32,769
$16,719
Best Shorewood School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1600 E Lake Bluff Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6972
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6972
Grades: PK-6
| 507 students
Rank: #22.
Atwater Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6962
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6962
Grades: PK-6
| 442 students
Rank: #33.
Shorewood High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Grades: 9-12
| 635 students
Rank: #44.
Shorewood Intermediate
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3830 N Morris Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6951
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6951
Grades: 7-8
| 297 students
Rank: #55.
New Horizons For Learning
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shorewood School District?
Shorewood School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,906 students.
What is the rank of Shorewood School District?
Shorewood School District is ranked #21 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shorewood School District?
66% of Shorewood School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shorewood School District?
Shorewood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Shorewood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,769 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 82% over four school years.
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