Macdowell Montessori Elementary School serves 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
518 students
Showing 2004–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)10-14%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
13:1
Showing 2004–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2004–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2004–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
85%
9%
Showing 2004–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
7%
66%
Showing 2004–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2004–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
36%
Showing 1999–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% WI state average).
How many students attend Macdowell Montessori Elementary School?
518 students attend Macdowell Montessori Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Macdowell Montessori Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Macdowell Montessori Elementary School?
Macdowell Montessori Elementary School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Macdowell Montessori Elementary School offer ?
Macdowell Montessori Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Macdowell Montessori Elementary School part of?
Macdowell Montessori Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
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