Top Rankings
Glendale-River Hills School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 963 students in Glendale-River Hills School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Glendale-River Hills School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,218 Schools
# Students
963 Students
813,657 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
58,936 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Glendale-River Hills School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#222 out of 447 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
14%
% Black
33%
9%
% White
43%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,398 is higher than the state median of $17,045. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,492 is higher than the state median of $17,018. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,398
$17,045
Spending / Student
$17,492
$17,018
Best Glendale-River Hills School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5910 N Milwaukee River Pkwy
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7190
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7190
Gr: PK-3 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Glen Hills Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2600 W Mill Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7160
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7160
Gr: 4-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glendale-River Hills School District?
Glendale-River Hills School District manages 2 public schools serving 963 students.
What is the rank of Glendale-River Hills School District?
Glendale-River Hills School District is ranked #221 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (top 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%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glendale-River Hills School District?
43% of Glendale-River Hills School District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glendale-River Hills School District?
Glendale-River Hills School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Glendale-River Hills School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,492 is higher than the state median of $17,018. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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