For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 172 students in 53224, WI.
The top ranked public middle school in 53224, WI is Darrell Lynn Hines Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 53224 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53224, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53224, WI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Darrell Lynn Hines Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7151 N 86th St
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 358-3542
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 358-3542
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
53224, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Learning Enterprise Vocational & Trng High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
8920 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 362-9710
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 362-9710
Gr: 11-12 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 53224, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 53224, WI include Darrell Lynn Hines Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 53224?
1 public middle schools are located in 53224.
What is the racial composition of students in 53224?
53224 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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