Serving 120 students in grades 9-12, Escuela Verde 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Escuela Verde ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Escuela Verde's student population of 120 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Escuela Verde ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Escuela Verde is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1722 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
85%
14%
Black
6%
9%
White
6%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Escuela Verde's ranking?
Escuela Verde is ranked #1722 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Escuela Verde?
The graduation rate of Escuela Verde is 60-79%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Escuela Verde?
120 students attend Escuela Verde.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Escuela Verde students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Escuela Verde?
Escuela Verde has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Escuela Verde offer ?
Escuela Verde offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Escuela Verde part of?
Escuela Verde is part of Trans Center For Youth Inc School District.
In what neighborhood is Escuela Verde located?
Escuela Verde is located in the Silver City neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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