Summary:
The Milwaukee School District operates 8 middle schools serving grades 6-8, with student populations ranging from 16 to 552 students. While the schools vary in size, they share consistently low academic performance, with test scores well below state averages across the board.
The largest school, Wedgewood Park School, has the highest test scores in the district but still lags behind state standards. Morse Mid stands out with the highest 4-year graduation rate at 91%, while Audubon Technology and Communication Middle serves the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students at 95.38% free/reduced lunch.
Across the district, the middle schools face significant challenges, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and dropout rates consistent at 1.3%. Per-student spending ranges from $12,926 to $17,194, with higher-spending schools generally performing better academically. Addressing the systemic issues underlying these trends will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach tailored to the unique needs of each school community.
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