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Fifty-Third Street Elementary School

Fifty-Third Street Elementary School is a public primary school in Milwaukee, WI, serving grades PK–8, rated D+, with 308 students and a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 23% in Social Studies, 12% in Reading and 8% in English Language Arts.

D+TopHap school rating
Rating
D+
Grades
PK–8
Enrollment
308
Students per teacher
16.2:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Social Studies23%
Reading12%
English Language Arts8%
Science8%
Writing7%
Math3%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black85%
Hispanic9%
Two or more races4%
White1%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Male / female
49% / 51%
Free or reduced lunch
89%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-24.9%
Prior-year enrollment
410

Homes assigned to this school

2,246 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Fifty-Third Street Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
3618 N 53rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53216
Phone
(414) 874-5300
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
550960001162

School district

Milwaukee School District

Common questions

About Fifty-Third Street Elementary School

How is Fifty-Third Street Elementary School rated?

Fifty-Third Street Elementary School holds a D+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Milwaukee School District is rated C- overall.

How do students at Fifty-Third Street Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Fifty-Third Street Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 23% in Social Studies, 12% in Reading, 8% in English Language Arts, 8% in Science, 7% in Writing and 3% in Math.

What grades does Fifty-Third Street Elementary School serve?

Fifty-Third Street Elementary School serves grades PK–8 as a primary school.

How many students attend Fifty-Third Street Elementary School?

308 students attend Fifty-Third Street Elementary School, down from 410 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1.

Which homes are assigned to Fifty-Third Street Elementary School?

TopHap matches 2,246 residential properties to Fifty-Third Street Elementary School in and around Milwaukee. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Fifty-Third Street Elementary School in?

Fifty-Third Street Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District, which reports 154 schools, 65,599 students and $18,803 of spending per student.