D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Bruce Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 6453 N 89th St, Milwaukee, WI 53224
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 6th percentile in Wisconsin
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Wisconsin schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
286
Students
enrolled
18.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%6/1003.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 95% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Wisconsin schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +6 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Wisconsin. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency8% (−32 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency12% (−28 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Wisconsin state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black8%8%reading -3 pts, math -5 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income8%12%reading -19 pts, math -19 pts3rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 6453 N 89th St
City Milwaukee
ZIP Code 53224
District 5509600
NCES School ID 550960001133
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 53224

Understanding the community around Bruce Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $63,763
Per Capita Income $28,942
Poverty Rate 21.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.8%
High School or Higher 90.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $170,400
Median Rent $1,121
Owner-Occupied 49.6%
Renter-Occupied 50.4%
View full data for ZIP 53224 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bruce Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 82.5%
Asian 7.3%
Hispanic/Latino 3.9%
Two or More Races 3.9%
White 1.1%
American Indian 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 286
Teachers (FTE) 15.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bruce Elementary?
Bruce Elementary has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bruce Elementary?
Bruce Elementary has 286 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1.
What grades does Bruce Elementary serve?
Bruce Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bruce Elementary receive per student?
Bruce Elementary receives $19,598 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bruce Elementary in 53224 ▼
Avg Home Value
$248,061
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,448
1-Year Change
+8.3%
% Renters
50.4%

Other Schools in 53224

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026