Milwaukee School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 162 public schools in Milwaukee School District, serving 75,539 students.
- Public school in Milwaukee School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 44% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
- The top ranked public schools in Milwaukee School District are Whittier Elementary School, Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus and Reagan College Preparatory High School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Milwaukee School District |
| School District Website | http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us |
| School District Phone Number | (414)475-8002 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (WI) |
| # of Schools | 162 Schools | 2,286 Schools |
| # of Students | 75,539 Students | 861,701 Students |
| # of Teachers | 3,563 Teachers | 58,132 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Milwaukee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 438 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 62% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (WI) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 43% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 45% |
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| Graduation Rate | 62% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.49 |
| # of American Indian Students | 436 Students | 10,619 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 5,370 Students | 34,180 Students |
| % Asian Students | 7% | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 20,023 Students | 103,430 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 26% | 12% |
| # of Black Students | 39,361 Students | 79,006 Students |
| % Black Students | 52% | 9% |
| # of White Students | 8,357 Students | 601,231 Students |
| % White Students | 11% | 70% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 52 Students | 667 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 1,940 Students | 32,569 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 6,844 | 55,187 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 5,554 | 56,921 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 5,514 | 57,618 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 5,631 | 58,448 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 5,786 | 60,887 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 5,763 | 61,995 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 5,476 | 62,832 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 5,229 | 61,625 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 4,970 | 61,657 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 4,973 | 62,439 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 6,414 | 66,004 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 5,039 | 64,403 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 4,498 | 64,608 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 3,848 | 67,077 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $16,193 is higher than the state average of $14,961. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $16,087 is higher than the state average of $14,667. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (WI) |
| Total Revenue | $1,269 MM | $12 MM |
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| Spending | $1,261 MM | $12 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $16,193 | $14,961 |
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| Spending / Student | $16,087 | $14,667 |
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Milwaukee School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Academy Of Accelerated Learning Math: 36% | Reading: 34%
Rank: Bottom 50%3727 S 78th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414)604-7300
Grades: PK-5 | 625 students
- Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank: Bottom 50%1712 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414)902-7525
Grades: PK-5 | 494 students
- Alcott Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank: Bottom 50%3563 S 97th St
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414)604-7400
Grades: PK-8 | 324 students
- Allen-field Elementary School Math: 13% | Reading: 10%
Rank: Bottom 50%730 W Lapham Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414)902-9200
Grades: PK-5 | 624 students
- Alliance School Of Milwaukee Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank: Bottom 50%850 W Walnut St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414)267-5400
Grades: 9-12 | 203 students
- Assata High School Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank: Bottom 50%3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414)345-6113
Grades: 9-12 | 113 students
- Audubon Technology And Communication High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank: Bottom 50%3300 S 39th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414)902-7800
Grades: 9-12 | 378 students
- Audubon Technology And Communication Middle School Math: 4% | Reading: 11%
Rank: Bottom 50%3300 S 39th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414)902-7800
Grades: 6-8 | 582 students
- Auer Avenue Elementary School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank: Bottom 50%2319 W Auer Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414)875-4500
Grades: PK-8 | 261 students
- Banner Preparatory School Of Milwaukee Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank: Top 50%4610 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414)461-9561
Grades: 9-12 | 62 students
- Barbee Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank: Bottom 50%4456 N Teutonia Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414)874-5600
Grades: PK-6 | 331 students
- Barton Elementary School Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank: Bottom 50%5700 W Green Tree Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414)393-3900
Grades: PK-5 | 283 students
- Bay View High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank: Bottom 50%2751 S Lenox St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414)294-2400
Grades: 9-12 | 920 students
- Bay View Montessori School Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank: Bottom 50%357 E Howard Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414)935-0700
Grades: PK-4 | 282 students
- Bethune Academy Math: 7% | Reading: 10%
Rank: Bottom 50%1535 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414)934-4600
Grades: PK-8 | 562 students
- Bradley Technology High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank: Bottom 50%700 S Fourth St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414)212-2400
Grades: 9-12 | 909 students
- Brown Street Academy Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank: Bottom 50%2029 N 20th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414)935-3100
Grades: PK-5 | 322 students
- Browning Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank: Bottom 50%5440 N 64th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414)393-5200
Grades: PK-5 | 294 students
- Bruce Elementary School Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank: Bottom 50%6453 N 89th St
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414)393-2100
Grades: PK-5 | 253 students
- Bryant Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank: Bottom 50%8718 W Thurston Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414)393-6500
Grades: PK-5 | 225 students
- Burbank Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 21%
Rank: Bottom 50%6035 W Adler St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414)256-8400
Grades: PK-8 | 649 students
- Burdick Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 39%
Rank: Bottom 50%4348 S Griffin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414)294-1200
Grades: PK-8 | 630 students
- Carmen Hi Southeast Campus Charter School2500 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414)509-7800
Grades: 9-12 | 367 students
- Carmen High School Of Science And Technology South Campus Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank: Bottom 50%1712 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414)384-4444
Grades: 9-12 | 365 students
- Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus Charter School
Math: 12% | Reading: 16%
Rank: Bottom 50%5496 N 72nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414)837-4000
Grades: 6-12 | 653 students
- Carmen Middle School Of Science And Technology South Campus Charter School1236 S Layton Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414)384-4444
Grades: n/a | n/a students
- Carson Academy Math: 3% | Reading: 7%
Rank: Bottom 50%4920 W Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414)393-4800
Grades: PK-8 | 483 students
- Carver Academy Math: 4% | Reading: 3%
Rank: Bottom 50%1900 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414)267-0500
Grades: PK-8 | 415 students
- Cass Street Elementary School Math: 6% | Reading: 12%
Rank: Bottom 50%1647 N Cass St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414)212-2700
Grades: PK-8 | 402 students
- Clarke Street Elementary School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank: Bottom 50%2816 W Clarke St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414)267-1000
Grades: PK-8 | 297 students
- Clemens Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank: Bottom 50%3600 W Hope Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414)875-6300
Grades: PK-5 | 293 students
- Clement Avenue Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 41%
Rank: Bottom 50%3666 S Clement Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414)294-1500
Grades: PK-8 | 462 students
- Congress Elementary School Math: 9% | Reading: 10%
Rank: Bottom 50%5225 W Lincoln Creek Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414)616-5300
Grades: PK-8 | 737 students
- Cooper Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 63%
Rank: Top 50%5143 S 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414)304-6300
Grades: PK-8 | 444 students
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