The top reported proficiency rate is 79% in Social studies. The lowest is 68% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Hales Corners Elementary
Hales Corners Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public school within the Whitnall School District, in the Milwaukee County village of Hales Corners. It is a residential suburb of Milwaukee, with a mix of single-family homes, churches, and local commercial strips; the village is landlocked at just over two square miles and has seen stable to slightly declining population over recent years. The school sits in a community where the built environment is oriented around major roads, with civic life spread across separate campuses rather than a dense downtown.
The school enrolls roughly a mid-sized elementary population for its grade band. In terms of student composition, about two-thirds of students are white, with the largest minority groups being Hispanic and students who identify as two or more races; smaller shares are Black and Asian. Roughly one in three students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a rate that positions the school as serving a moderate share of low-income families. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not reported in the available records.
On the Wisconsin Forward assessments, Hales Corners Elementary posts results that, across tested grades and subjects, place it in the top quarter of schools relative to other districts in Milwaukee County. In third grade, about seven in ten students met or exceeded the state proficiency standard in math, and roughly two-thirds did so in English language arts. Fourth grade results are stronger: about seven in ten students were proficient in math, even more in English language arts, a similar share in science, and nearly four in five in social studies. Fifth grade scores are somewhat lower, with roughly six in ten students proficient in both math and English language arts. Participation rates for all tests were complete, meaning every enrolled student took the assessments.
Because this is an elementary school with no high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report. The school does not offer advanced placement, dual credit, or career and technical education programs, as those are features of secondary schools. No data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing ratios, or course access were available in the provided information.
A publicly reported achievement stands out: the school was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School. That honor reflects a sustained record of strong academic performance and is a point of distinction among elementary schools in the region. Apart from that recognition, the district brief turned up no recent referenda, budget shifts, curriculum changes, or facility updates that would affect a family's day to day experience.
Housing in the area reflects a stable suburban market. The typical home value in the village's zip code is above the national benchmark, and the county market shows moderately priced listings with a low number of days on market, indicating a competitive environment. Rents are also above the national median, and the typical estimated monthly mortgage payment is higher than the typical rent, meaning buying is generally costlier than renting here.
For a family considering this school, the picture is one of a well-performing elementary in a small, stable suburb. The academic results are strong across the board, with fourth grade being a particular high point, and the National Blue Ribbon designation signals that the school has been recognized externally for that performance. The student body is economically mixed, not deeply affluent or deeply poor, and the racial composition reflects the surrounding village's demographics. The setting is car-oriented, with commute times to Milwaukee typical of a suburban community. The village has limited room for new development, so the neighborhood character is unlikely to change dramatically in the near term. Parents who want a traditional public elementary with consistently above-average test scores and a neighborhood-school feel in a landlocked suburb with no expansion pressure would find this a natural fit. Those looking for more economic or racial diversity, or for a school that offers programs beyond the core academic curriculum for elementary grades, would want to look further into what the school offers outside of testing data.
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