Serving 121 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Penfield Montessori Academy 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Penfield Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1722 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
64%
9%
White
14%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Penfield Montessori Academy Inc. School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penfield Montessori Academy's ranking?
Penfield Montessori Academy 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Penfield Montessori Academy?
121 students attend Penfield Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Penfield Montessori Academy students are Black, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penfield Montessori Academy?
Penfield Montessori Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penfield Montessori Academy offer ?
Penfield Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Penfield Montessori Academy part of?
Penfield Montessori Academy is part of Penfield Montessori Academy Inc. School District.
In what neighborhood is Penfield Montessori Academy located?
Penfield Montessori Academy is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 5 other public schools located in Midtown.
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