School Score

Below average

32/100

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · 2022-23

Milwaukee Public Schools

Serving 68,714 students in 158 schools, Milwaukee Public Schools trails US averages on standardized assessments. Math: 12% · Reading: 18% · Graduation: 73%.

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Last updated: Aug 12, 2025Data: NCES CCD + state DOE 2022-23Report an error

Math proficiency

12%

District-wide

↓ 14.0% vs US

Reading proficiency

18%

District-wide

↓ 11.0% vs US

Graduation rate

73%

4-year

Enrollment

68,714

158 schools

Milwaukee proficiency

12% / 18%

"Milwaukee Public Schools students reached 12% math proficiency and 18% reading proficiency in 2022-23, versus 29% / 31% state averages."

Source: NCES + Wisconsin DOE

Graduation rate

73%

"Milwaukee Public Schools's 4-year graduation rate is 73%, below the US average of 87%."

Source: NCES

Spending per pupil

$18,500

"Milwaukee Public Schools spends $18,500 per student annually, above the US average of $17,280."

Source: NCES 2022-23

Milwaukee Public Schools · proficiency trend

% of students scoring proficient on state assessments. Local curves approximated from NAEP national trend where granular history is unavailable.

Data breakdown · Milwaukee Public Schools

Versus state and national averages

Math proficiency

12%

here

29%

state

26%

US avg

↓ 54%

Reading proficiency

18%

here

31%

state

29%

US avg

↓ 38%

Graduation rate

73%

here

90%

state

87%

US avg

↓ 16%

Student-teacher ratio

15.8:1

here

15:1

state

15.4:1

US avg

↑ 3%

Free/reduced lunch eligible

84.3%

here

41.7%

state

52.1%

US avg

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Methodology & data. District-level proficiency from state DOE rollups; enrollment and finance from NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23. CodeOpx School Score combines academics (40%), growth vs state (25%), equity (15%), graduation (10%), resources (10%). See /schools/methodology for the exact formula.

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Is Milwaukee Public Schools a good school district?▾

Milwaukee Public Schools earns a CodeOpx School Score of 32/100 (D, Below average). It trails US averages on standardized assessments, with 12% math and 18% reading proficiency.

How many schools are in Milwaukee Public Schools?▾

Milwaukee Public Schools operates 158 public schools serving 68,714 students in and around Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

What is Milwaukee Public Schools's graduation rate?▾

Milwaukee Public Schools's 4-year graduation rate is 73%, below the US average of 87%.

How much does Milwaukee Public Schools spend per student?▾

Milwaukee Public Schools spends approximately $18,500 per student per year (all funding sources), versus the US average of $17,280.

Where can I find Milwaukee Public Schools school zone boundaries?▾

Attendance zones are published by Milwaukee Public Schools directly. Census EDGE files provide school district boundaries; use the district's official site for granular school zone maps.