The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 82%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
200 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤10%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)11-19%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
2%
Asian
(09-10)1%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)4%
8%
Black
(09-10)90%
10%
White
(09-10)4%
76%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
81%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
4%
7%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% WI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% WI state average).
How many students attend Dial - Downtown Institute Of Arts & Letters Elementary School?
200 students attend Dial - Downtown Institute Of Arts & Letters Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dial - Downtown Institute Of Arts & Letters Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Dial - Downtown Institute Of Arts & Letters Elementary School offer ?
Dial - Downtown Institute Of Arts & Letters Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dial - Downtown Institute Of Arts & Letters Elementary School part of?
Dial - Downtown Institute Of Arts & Letters Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
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