Serving 406 students in grades 6-8, Burroughs Middle School 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 5% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 4% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
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
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
406 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)5%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)4%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
89%
9%
White
4%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WI state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% WI state average).
How many students attend Burroughs Middle School?
406 students attend Burroughs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Burroughs Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burroughs Middle School?
Burroughs Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Burroughs Middle School offer ?
Burroughs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Burroughs Middle School part of?
Burroughs Middle School is part of Milwaukee School District.
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