Milwaukee School District


Summary:

The Milwaukee School District encompasses 156 schools, including 109 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 34 high schools, and 5 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population across a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, with many schools facing challenges related to high poverty and chronic absenteeism.

Several schools stand out as high performers, including Reagan College Preparatory High, which is consistently ranked among the top schools in Wisconsin, and Whittier Elementary, which is also a top-performing school in the state. Other notable schools include Maryland Montessori and Cooper Elementary, which have strong academic performance despite facing challenges.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic achievement across the district. Many schools struggle with low proficiency rates, high dropout rates, and high chronic absenteeism, suggesting systemic inequities that need to be addressed. Factors such as socioeconomic status, school leadership, and resource allocation appear to play a significant role in shaping student outcomes. Addressing these challenges and leveraging the best practices of the top-performing schools could help to ensure that all students in the Milwaukee School District have access to a high-quality education.

District Detail

 5225 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53208-2627

 (414) 475-8002

SchoolDigger Rank:
417th of 428 Wisconsin districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 66,864

Primary Schools: 109
Middle Schools: 8
High Schools: 34
Alternative Schools: 5
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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