Serving 132 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Penfield Montessori Academy 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Penfield Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Penfield Montessori Academy's student population of 132 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Penfield Montessori Academy 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 Penfield Montessori Academy is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1692 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
63%
9%
White
17%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penfield Montessori Academy's ranking?
Penfield Montessori Academy is ranked #1692 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Penfield Montessori Academy?
132 students attend Penfield Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Penfield Montessori Academy students are Black, 17% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penfield Montessori Academy?
Penfield Montessori Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penfield Montessori Academy offer ?
Penfield Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Penfield Montessori Academy part of?
Penfield Montessori Academy is part of Penfield Montessori Academy Agency School District.
In what neighborhood is Penfield Montessori Academy located?
Penfield Montessori Academy is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 5 other public schools located in Midtown.
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