Macdowell Montessori School K3-12

6415 W Mount Vernon Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 866 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 866 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Macdowell Montessori School K3-12's student population of 866 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
866 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#1783 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
38%
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15-19%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
10%
13%
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Black
54%
9%
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White
26%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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80-89%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Macdowell Montessori School K3-12's ranking?
Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 is ranked #1783 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Macdowell Montessori School K3-12?
The graduation rate of Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 is 80-89%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Macdowell Montessori School K3-12?
866 students attend Macdowell Montessori School K3-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 students are Black, 26% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macdowell Montessori School K3-12?
Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 offer ?
Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 part of?
Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 is part of Milwaukee School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 866 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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