Serving 219 students in grades 6-8, Banner School Of Milwaukee ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤1% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 4% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
219 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤1%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)4%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
90%
9%
White
4%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% WI state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% WI state average).
How many students attend Banner School Of Milwaukee?
219 students attend Banner School Of Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Banner School Of Milwaukee students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Banner School Of Milwaukee offer ?
Banner School Of Milwaukee offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Banner School Of Milwaukee part of?
Banner School Of Milwaukee is part of Milwaukee School District.
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