Nova Technical Elementary School (Closed 2020)

Serving 80 students in grades 9-12, Nova Technical Elementary School 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 was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(18-19)
<50%
43%
(17-18)
≤20%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
90%
9%
White
n/a
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
(18-19)
40-59%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nova Technical Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Nova Technical Elementary School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 88%.
How many students attend Nova Technical Elementary School?
80 students attend Nova Technical Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Nova Technical Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nova Technical Elementary School?
Nova Technical Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nova Technical Elementary School offer ?
Nova Technical Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Nova Technical Elementary School part of?
Nova Technical Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.

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