Darrell Lynn Hines Academy
Tel:
(414)358-3542
- Darrell Lynn Hines Academy serves 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 45%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Darrell Lynn Hines Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Darrell Lynn Hines Academy's student population of 282 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 282 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Darrell Lynn Hines Academy's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Darrell Lynn Hines Academy is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1957 out of 2,027 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 43% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 7% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 12% |
| Black | 87% | 9% |
| White | n/a | 70% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Darrell Lynn Hines Academy Agency School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Darrell Lynn Hines Academy is Vincent High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Stuart Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Milwaukee Stuart Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 301 students
0.2 miles
7001 N 86th St
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414)393-3700 0.2 PK-5 301 - Milwaukee Vincent High School Grades: 9-12 | 991 students
0.7 miles
7501 N Granville Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(262)236-1200 0.7 9-12 991 - Milwaukee Bruce Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 215 students
0.8 miles
6453 N 89th St
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414)393-2100 0.8 PK-5 215 - Milwaukee Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 528 students
0.8 miles
7900 W Acacia St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414)393-3800 0.8 PK-8 528 - Milwaukee James Madison Academic Campus Grades: 9-12 | 702 students
1.5 miles
8135 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414)393-6100 1.5 9-12 702
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