D−
Fifty-Third Street Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
3618 N 53rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53216 · (414) 874-5300 · Part of Milwaukee School District
Students
308
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
89%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Fifty-Third Street Elementary
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 35 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 31 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 14% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 38.6%
Location
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3618 N 53rd St, Milwaukee
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K19
Kindergarten27
Grade 139
Grade 225
Grade 335
Grade 435
Grade 532
Grade 631
Grade 728
Grade 837
Enrollment over time
358’20
331’21
312’22
330’23
308’24
Down 14% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 85%Hispanic 9%Two or more races 4%White 1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.