Fifty-Third Street Elementary vs Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.5 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
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy
Milwaukee · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
274 students
| Measure | Fifty-Third Street Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1037 of 1,069 | #1069 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #49452 of 50,301 | #50141 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 308 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 4% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 7% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fifty-Third Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.0 vs 5.9).
- •Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy does better on math proficiency (7% vs 3%).
- •Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy does better on reading proficiency (10% vs 4%).
- •Fifty-Third Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 94.9%).
- •Fifty-Third Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 21.1).
- •Fifty-Third Street Elementary is the larger school with 308 students compared with 274.
- •Fifty-Third Street Elementary is a public school while Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Fifty-Third Street Elementary ranks higher (10.0 vs 5.9 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 Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fifty-Third Street Elementary: 308. Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fifty-Third Street Elementary and Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy rank in Wisconsin?
Fifty-Third Street Elementary is 1037th of 1,069 and Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy is 1069th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).