D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Keefe Avenue Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1618 W Keefe Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53206
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
4.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 3rd 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

37
Repit Score
out of 100
127
Students
enrolled
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%3/1004.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 97% 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 +5 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 proficiency3% (−37 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−38 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
Black3%3%reading -8 pts, math -10 pts5th percentile (list)
Low-income3%3%reading -24 pts, math -29 pts0th 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 1618 W Keefe Ave
City Milwaukee
ZIP Code 53206
District 5509600
NCES School ID 550960001196
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 53206

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $27,461
Per Capita Income $18,534
Poverty Rate 39.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 7.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.9%
High School or Higher 81.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $61,400
Median Rent $936
Owner-Occupied 32.7%
Renter-Occupied 67.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Keefe Avenue Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 92.1%
Hispanic/Latino 3.9%
White 0.8%
Two or More Races 1.6%
American Indian 1.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 127
Teachers (FTE) 8.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Keefe Avenue Elementary?
Keefe Avenue Elementary has a Repit School Score of 37 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 Keefe Avenue Elementary?
Keefe Avenue Elementary has 127 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1.
What grades does Keefe Avenue Elementary serve?
Keefe Avenue Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Keefe Avenue Elementary receive per student?
Keefe Avenue Elementary receives $19,598 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Keefe Avenue Elementary in 53206 ▼
Avg Home Value
$96,525
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,014
1-Year Change
+19.6%
% Renters
67.3%

Other Schools in 53206

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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