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Cudahy School District

2915 E Ramsey Ave
Cudahy, WI 53110-2559
(District boundaries shown in map)
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10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Cudahy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,054 students in Cudahy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Cudahy School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
2,054 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
157 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cudahy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#409 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
40%
27%
38%
32%
44%
87%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.53
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
30%
14%
% Black
9%
9%
% White
50%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,621 is higher than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,883 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,621
$17,038
Spending / Student
$19,883
$17,011

Best Cudahy School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kosciuszko Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5252 S Kirkwood Ave
Cudahy, WI 53110
(414) 294-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5950 S Illinois Ave
Cudahy, WI 53110
(414) 294-7100
Gr: PK-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Jones Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5845 S Swift Ave
Cudahy, WI 53110
(414) 294-7150
Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4416 S Packard Ave
Cudahy, WI 53110
(414) 294-2930
Gr: PK-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Cudahy Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5530 S Barland Ave
Cudahy, WI 53110
(414) 294-2830
Gr: 7-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Cudahy High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4950 S Lake Dr
Cudahy, WI 53110
(414) 294-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cudahy School District?
Cudahy School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,054 students.
What is the rank of Cudahy School District?
Cudahy School District is ranked #411 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cudahy School District?
50% of Cudahy School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cudahy School District?
Cudahy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Cudahy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,883 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,054 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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