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Brown Deer School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,647 students in Brown Deer School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Brown Deer School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,220 Schools
# Students
1,647 Students
814,151 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
58,972 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brown Deer School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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.
Overall District Rank
#389 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
15%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
14%
% Black
55%
9%
% White
14%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,301 is higher than the state median of $17,035. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,149 is less than the state median of $17,007. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,301
$17,035
Spending / Student
$16,149
$17,007
Best Brown Deer School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brown Deer Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5757 W Dean Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6800
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Brown Deer Middle/high
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8060 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-7000
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brown Deer School District?
Brown Deer School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,647 students.
What is the rank of Brown Deer School District?
Brown Deer School District is ranked #387 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brown Deer School District?
55% of Brown Deer School District students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brown Deer School District?
Brown Deer School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Brown Deer School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,149 is less than the state median of $17,007. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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