Milwaukee Academy Of Science
Tel:
(414)933-0302
- Milwaukee Academy Of Science serves 1,064 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Milwaukee Academy Of Science placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Milwaukee Academy Of Science places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Milwaukee Academy Of Science's student population of 1,064 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 1,064 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Milwaukee Academy Of Science is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Milwaukee Academy Of Science is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1922 out of 2029 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 12% |
| Black | 98% | 9% |
| White | n/a | 70% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.49 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Milwaukee Academy Of Science Agency School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Milwaukee Academy Of Science is Assata High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Milwaukee Academy Of Chinese Language (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is School For Early Development And Achievement (seda) (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Milwaukee School For Early Development And Achievement (seda) Charter School
Grades: PK-2 | 81 students
0.1 miles
2020 W Wells St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414)937-2024 0.1 PK-2 81 - Milwaukee Assata High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 113 students
0.2 miles
3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414)345-6113 0.2 9-12 113 - Milwaukee Milwaukee High School Of The Arts Grades: 9-12 | 874 students
0.3 miles
2300 W Highland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414)934-7000 0.3 9-12 874 - Milwaukee Milwaukee Academy Of Chinese Language Grades: PK-8 | 493 students
0.4 miles
2430 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414)934-4340 0.4 PK-8 493 - Milwaukee Milwaukee County Youth Education Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 35 students
0.7 miles
949 N 9th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414)226-7330 0.7 6-12 35
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