For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,725 students in 53204, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53204, WI are United Community Center Acosta Middle School, Vieau Elementary School and Rogers Street Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53204 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53204, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53204, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United Community Center Acosta Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1038 S 6th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 647-2518
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 647-2518
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Vieau Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
823 S 4th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-6100
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-6100
Gr: PK-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Rogers Street Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2430 W Rogers St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1100
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1100
Gr: PK-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Hayes Bilingual School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
971 W Windlake Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9600
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9600
Gr: PK-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1021 S 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9800
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9800
Gr: PK-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1728 S 23rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-8100
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-8100
Gr: PK-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Kagel Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1210 W Mineral St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-7400
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #88.
La Causa Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1643 S 2nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1660
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1660
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Bruce Guadalupe
Charter School
1028 S 9th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 643-6441
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 643-6441
Gr: PK-8 | 1,364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53204, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53204, WI include United Community Center Acosta Middle School, Vieau Elementary School and Rogers Street Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 53204?
9 public middle schools are located in 53204.
What is the racial composition of students in 53204?
53204 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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