Fifty-Third Street Elementary vs Sherman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.3 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
Sherman Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
147 students
| Measure | Fifty-Third Street Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Sherman Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1037 of 1,069 | #999 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #49452 of 50,301 | #47500 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 308 | 147 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 147 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 4% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 2.5% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.3 vs 10.0).
- •Fifty-Third Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (3% vs 2.5%).
- •Fifty-Third Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (4% vs 2.5%).
- •Fifty-Third Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 90.5%).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 16.2).
- •Fifty-Third Street Elementary is the larger school with 308 students compared with 147.
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 Sherman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sherman Elementary ranks higher (15.3 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 Sherman Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fifty-Third Street Elementary: 308. Sherman Elementary: 147. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fifty-Third Street Elementary and Sherman Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Fifty-Third Street Elementary is 1037th of 1,069 and Sherman Elementary is 999th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).