For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,559 students in 53222, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 53222, WI are Upgrade Media Arts Schools, Whitman Middle School and Milwaukee School Of Languages. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53222 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53222, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53222, WI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Upgrade Media Arts Schools
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11220 West Burleigh Street, Su
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(833) 922-2438
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(833) 922-2438
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: #22.
Whitman Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11100 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-2600
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 598 students
Rank: #33.
Milwaukee School Of Languages
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8400 W Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5700
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5700
Grades: 6-12
| 951 students
53222, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3939 N 88th St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 465-1355
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 465-1355
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 53222, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 53222, WI include Upgrade Media Arts Schools, Whitman Middle School and Milwaukee School Of Languages.
How many public middle schools are located in 53222?
3 public middle schools are located in 53222.
What is the racial composition of students in 53222?
53222 public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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