Lady Pitts (Closed 2012)

5075 North Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
Lady Pitts serves 91 students in grades 6-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 83%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
91 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(10-11)
≤20%
77%
(10-11)
21-39%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
91%
9%
White
2%
66%
All Ethnic Groups
98%
0.17
(10-11)
40-49%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% WI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lady Pitts?
The graduation rate of Lady Pitts is 40-49%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lady Pitts?
91 students attend Lady Pitts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lady Pitts students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lady Pitts?
Lady Pitts has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lady Pitts offer ?
Lady Pitts offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Lady Pitts part of?
Lady Pitts is part of Milwaukee School District.

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