Saint Francis School District, WI

Original Research by School Decision on Saint Francis School District

The Saint Francis School District serves a single community in Milwaukee County, covering grades PK through 12 with an enrollment that is small-to-moderate for a full K-12 system. The student body is the most diverse in the southern part of the county: White students make up the largest single group, but Hispanic students account for about a third of enrollment, and Black, Asian, multiracial, and American Indian students together form a substantial share of the population. No data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals is available, and counts for students with disabilities and English learners are also absent; these are gaps a family may want to ask the district about directly.

Academic performance on Wisconsin’s Forward assessments places the district above the midpoint among Milwaukee County’s districts in overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. That is a solid position in a large, varied county. Within the district, results vary by subject and grade level. In math, for example, proficiency rates in grades 3 through 8 sometimes reach above the half mark and sometimes fall below it, with the highest rates in the middle grades and lower rates in fourth and eighth grade. English language arts shows a similar pattern: third grade stands out as the strongest, while fourth and sixth grades are softer. In science and social studies, tested in grades 4 and 8, the district’s rates are near typical for the county. These ups and downs are common in a district of this size, where a single cohort can shift results noticeably.

Chronic absenteeism affects roughly a quarter of students, a rate that is above the county median when measured among all districts. That is a soft spot worth noting. Per-pupil current spending lands in the lower half of the middle range when compared with other Milwaukee County districts. No four-year graduation rate is reported in the available data, so that important measure cannot be assessed here.

The housing market in the district’s single zip code shows home values that are moderately below the state average but close to typical for the Milwaukee area. Rents are in line with what the broader county commands, and affordability relative to local incomes is generally within reach for a two-earner household. The countywide housing market is fairly active, with a moderate number of listings and a typical pace for selling; homes spend a few weeks on the market.

The district has three schools: a primary school, an intermediate school, and a high school. Recent publicly reported figures show that the district made a major capital investment in facilities in the recent fiscal year. That kind of spending often signals renovation or construction work that can improve the learning environment, though the specific projects are not detailed here.

For a parent or resident, Saint Francis offers a compact district with a diverse student body and academic results that sit in the upper half of a competitive county. The unevenness across grade levels and the elevated absenteeism are areas worth investigating further, especially for families with children moving into the upper elementary or middle grades. The lack of data on economic disadvantage and special education caseload makes it harder to gauge the full support structure, so a conversation with the district office would be a natural next step. The recent facilities investment suggests the district is putting money into its physical plant, which may matter to families weighing long-term stability.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,097

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 33%

Black 7%

White 49%

Asian 3%

Two+ 7%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

54%

75%

Gr 4

33%

57%

Gr 5

43%

52%

Gr 6

30%

48%

Gr 7

45%

55%

Gr 8

52%

57%

Math

Gr 3

42%

60%

Gr 4

33%

62%

Gr 5

52%

72%

Gr 6

41%

65%

Gr 7

48%

73%

Gr 8

38%

50%

Science

Gr 4

43%

62%

Gr 8

28%

50%

Social studies

Gr 4

53%

67%

Gr 8

41%

65%

source_specific:read

Gr 3

58%

70%

Gr 4

33%

62%

Gr 5

39%

52%

Gr 6

37%

48%

Gr 7

35%

58%

Gr 8

45%

68%

source_specific:wri

Gr 3

50%

75%

Gr 4

40%

57%

Gr 5

39%

52%

Gr 6

33%

48%

Gr 7

61%

55%

Gr 8

48%

60%

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

Deer Creek Intermediate

Saint Francis High

Willow Glen Primary School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

50%

Grade 3

45%

Grade 4

64%

Grade 5

52%

Grade 6

61%

Grade 7

45%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

63%

Grade 3

43%

Grade 4

48%

Grade 5

38%

Grade 6

50%

Grade 7

55%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

51%

Grade 4

41%

Grade 8

Social Studies

2 grades reported

59%

Grade 4

55%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$287,617

Year-over-year change+0.3%

vs. state typical0.86x

vs. national typical0.78x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
53235	Saint Francis	$288K	+0.3%	100.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,745/mo

Year-over-year change+3.9%

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
53235	Saint Francis	$1,745	+3.9%	100.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,451/mo

Home price / national median income3.4x

Annual rent / national median income25.0%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$294/mo

Market Activity: Milwaukee County

Median listing price$279,900

Median listing price YoY+1.8%

Median price per sq ft$202

Median price per sq ft YoY+3.6%

Median days on market34.0 days

Median days on market YoY+17.2%

Active listings1,669

Active listings YoY+20.7%

New listings912

New listings YoY+3.2%

Pending listings309

Pending listings YoY+24.1%

Hotness: median listing price$269,900

Hotness: median listing price YoY-0.9%

Supply score89.5

Supply score YoY-4.4%

Demand score66.2

Demand score YoY-8.3%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$333,909 (+5.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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