Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brown Street 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brown Street Academy serves the east part of Milwaukee, WI, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brown Street Academy's student population of 245 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
245 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brown Street Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brown Street Academy is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1899 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
90%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
Showing 2000–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brown Street Academy's ranking?
Brown Street Academy is ranked #1899 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Brown Street Academy often compared to?
Brown Street Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Doerfler Elementary School, Auer Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Brown Street Academy?
245 students attend Brown Street Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Brown Street Academy students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brown Street Academy?
Brown Street Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brown Street Academy offer ?
Brown Street Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brown Street Academy part of?
Brown Street Academy is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Brown Street Academy located?
Brown Street Academy is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 5 other public schools located in Midtown.
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