Serving 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Downtown Montessori ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Downtown Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Downtown Montessori's student population of 218 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
218 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring Lifelong Learning
School Rankings
Downtown Montessori ranks within the top 30% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Downtown Montessori is 0.54, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#446 out of 1962 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
24%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 17-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 Downtown Montessori's ranking?
Downtown Montessori is ranked #446 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Downtown Montessori often compared to?
Downtown Montessoriis often viewed alongside schools like Fernwood Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Downtown Montessori?
218 students attend Downtown Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Downtown Montessori students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Downtown Montessori?
Downtown Montessori has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Downtown Montessori offer ?
Downtown Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Downtown Montessori part of?
Downtown Montessori is part of Downtown Montessori Academy Inc School District.
In what neighborhood is Downtown Montessori located?
Downtown Montessori is located in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 4 other public schools located in Bay View.
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