Sixth Street Academy (Closed 2010)

615 W Washington St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sixth Street Academy serves 86 students in grades 6-8. 
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
86 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
64%
14%
Black
20%
9%
White
10%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sixth Street Academy?
86 students attend Sixth Street Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Sixth Street Academy students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Sixth Street Academy offer ?
Sixth Street Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sixth Street Academy part of?
Sixth Street Academy is part of Milwaukee School District.

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