For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 605 students in 53172, WI.
The top ranked public middle school in 53172, WI is South Milwaukee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 53172 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53172, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53172, WI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Milwaukee Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 15th Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5800
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 605 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 53172, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 53172, WI include South Milwaukee Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53172?
1 public middle schools are located in 53172.
What is the racial composition of students in 53172?
53172 public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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