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Shorewood School District

1701 E Capitol Dr
Shorewood, WI 53211-1996
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Shorewood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,927 students in Shorewood School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Shorewood School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
1,927 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Shorewood School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#24 out of 447 school districts
(Top 10%)
64%
40%
59%
38%
57%
44%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
10%
9%
% White
64%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,535 is higher than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,412 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,535
$17,038
Spending / Student
$32,412
$17,011

Best Shorewood School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1600 E Lake Bluff Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6972
Gr: PK-6 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Atwater Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2100 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6962
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Shorewood High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1701 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Gr: 9-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
New Horizons For Learning
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1701 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Shorewood Intermediate
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3830 N Morris Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6951
Gr: 7-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Shorewood School District?
Shorewood School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,927 students.
What is the rank of Shorewood School District?
Shorewood School District is ranked #25 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shorewood School District?
64% of Shorewood School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shorewood School District?
Shorewood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Shorewood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,412 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,927 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : ≥95% (Top 50% in WI)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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