Serving 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ideal 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The IDEAL school serves the southeastern part of Milwaukee, WI, covering an area of approximately 17 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ideal's student population of 210 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
210 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Rankings
Ideal 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 Ideal is 0.72, which is more 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
#1638 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Asian
24%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hispanic
43%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
14%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
15%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ideal's ranking?
Ideal is ranked #1638 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Ideal often compared to?
Idealis often viewed alongside schools like Cooper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Ideal?
210 students attend Ideal.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ideal students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ideal?
Ideal has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ideal offer ?
Ideal offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ideal part of?
Ideal is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Ideal located?
Ideal is located in the Maitland Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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