D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Blakewood Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3501 Blakewood Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 24th percentile in Wisconsin
Growth
C
Students gain 0.93 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 31st percentile
Resources
A
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

45
Repit Score
out of 100
326
Students
enrolled
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%24/1001.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%31/100Students gain 0.93 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.80 in 2009–19; 41st percentile in Wisconsin (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 48% 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 −24 points worse 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 proficiency27% (−13 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (+2 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
White32%52%reading -18 pts, math -6 pts24th percentile (list)
Hispanic15%25%reading -8 pts, math -3 pts29th percentile (list)
Low-income17%37%reading -9 pts, math +6 pts35th 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 3501 Blakewood Ave
City South Milwaukee
ZIP Code 53172
District 5514040
NCES School ID 551404001826
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 53172

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,801
Per Capita Income $35,100
Poverty Rate 10.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%
High School or Higher 92.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $200,500
Median Rent $979
Owner-Occupied 65.1%
Renter-Occupied 34.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Blakewood Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 59.8%
Hispanic/Latino 27.0%
Two or More Races 6.4%
Black 4.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 326
Teachers (FTE) 24.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Blakewood Elementary?
Blakewood Elementary has a Repit School Score of 45 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 Blakewood Elementary?
Blakewood Elementary has 326 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
What grades does Blakewood Elementary serve?
Blakewood Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Blakewood Elementary receive per student?
Blakewood Elementary receives $16,813 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Blakewood Elementary in 53172 ▼
Avg Home Value
$314,995
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,154
1-Year Change
+8.7%
% Renters
34.9%

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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