Serving 159 students in grades 6-8, Daniel Webster Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
84%
9%
White
3%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
How many students attend Daniel Webster Secondary School?
159 students attend Daniel Webster Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Daniel Webster Secondary School students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daniel Webster Secondary School?
Daniel Webster Secondary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Daniel Webster Secondary School offer ?
Daniel Webster Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Daniel Webster Secondary School part of?
Daniel Webster Secondary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
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