The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 31% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 82%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
293 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)31%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)2%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)3%
8%
Black
(09-10)93%
10%
White
(09-10)2%
76%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
89%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
6%
7%
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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% WI state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% WI state average).
How many students attend Milwaukee Education Center?
293 students attend Milwaukee Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Milwaukee Education Center students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Milwaukee Education Center offer ?
Milwaukee Education Center offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Milwaukee Education Center part of?
Milwaukee Education Center is part of Milwaukee School District.
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