Summary:
The 53206 zip code of Milwaukee, Wisconsin is home to a single middle school, Andrew S Douglas Middle, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 106 students. This school faces significant challenges, ranking 623 out of 628 Wisconsin middle schools and earning a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Andrew S Douglas Middle struggles academically, with students performing well below state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels on the Forward Exam. For example, in 2024-2025, only 4.35% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 53.66% statewide. The school also has a high dropout rate of 1.3% and a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% for the 2023-2024 school year, indicating broader issues with student engagement and success.
Despite the low academic performance, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.7, suggesting that the challenges may not be a lack of individual attention. However, the high per-student spending of $15,697 for the 2020-2021 school year, coupled with the poor outcomes, raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning and achievement. Overall, the data highlights the significant challenges faced by Andrew S Douglas Middle and the need for targeted interventions and support to improve the educational outcomes for the students it serves.
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