Fifty-Third Street Elementary vs Marshall High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fifty-Third Street Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
308 students
Marshall High
Milwaukee · Public high · Grades 9–12
639 students
| Measure | Fifty-Third Street Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Marshall High Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1037 of 1,069 | #428 of 446 |
| National rank | #49452 of 50,301 | #16248 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 308 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 4% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 2.5% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marshall High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.8 vs 10.0).
- •Fifty-Third Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (3% vs 2.5%).
- •Marshall High does better on reading proficiency (7.5% vs 4%).
- •Marshall High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.7% vs 89.3%).
- •Marshall High does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.2).
- •Marshall High is the larger school with 639 students compared with 308.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fifty-Third Street Elementary better than Marshall High?
On the Success Index (US), Marshall High ranks higher (13.8 vs 10.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fifty-Third Street Elementary and Marshall High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fifty-Third Street Elementary: 308. Marshall High: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fifty-Third Street Elementary and Marshall High rank in Wisconsin?
Fifty-Third Street Elementary is 1037th of 1,069 and Marshall High is 428th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).