Serving 156 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Daniels University Preparatory 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
156 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
95%
9%
White
n/a
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 38% WI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Daniels University Preparatory Academy?
156 students attend Daniels University Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Daniels University Preparatory Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniels University Preparatory Academy?
Daniels University Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Daniels University Preparatory Academy offer ?
Daniels University Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Daniels University Preparatory Academy part of?
Daniels University Preparatory Academy is part of Milwaukee School District.
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