Hopkins Street Elementary School serves 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)20-24%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30-34%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
97%
9%
White
2%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% WI state average).
How many students attend Hopkins Street Elementary School?
270 students attend Hopkins Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hopkins Street Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hopkins Street Elementary School?
Hopkins Street Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hopkins Street Elementary School offer ?
Hopkins Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Hopkins Street Elementary School part of?
Hopkins Street Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
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