Summary:
The Milwaukee Math and Science Academy, the sole elementary school located within the Milwaukee Math and Science Academy Inc district, has consistently underperformed academically compared to other Wisconsin elementary schools. With a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the bottom 10% of the state, the school faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its 231 students in grades PK-8.
The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on the Forward Exam, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school serves a student population with a very high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (90.04%), indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school also struggles with high rates of chronic absenteeism, with 42.2% of students missing an excessive number of school days.
While the Milwaukee Math and Science Academy's status as a public charter school may present opportunities for innovation and targeted interventions, the combination of low academic performance, high poverty, and high absenteeism rates suggests that the school faces significant challenges in improving educational outcomes for its students. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to ensure that all students at the school receive the support and resources they need to succeed.
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