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Downtown Montessori

Summary:

Downtown Montessori is a public charter elementary school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that serves 240 students in grades PK-8. As part of the Downtown Montessori Academy Inc district, the school consistently outperforms state and district averages on the Forward Exam, particularly in the upper elementary and middle school grades.

Downtown Montessori's academic success is evident across multiple metrics. In 2023-2024, 90.91% of 6th and 7th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 54.1%. In mathematics, the school's 6th and 7th grade proficiency rates were 81.82%, significantly higher than the state average of 53.55% and 53.53%. The school's female and white students also perform well, ranking 469th and 304th out of over 1,000 Wisconsin elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's low-income students rank 769th out of 866, indicating a need for additional support.

While Downtown Montessori outperforms nearby schools like Milwaukee Parkside School and Riley Dual Language Montessori School, the school faces challenges with a 9.3% dropout rate and a 17.6% chronic absenteeism rate. The school's Montessori approach and increased funding in recent years may contribute to its academic success, but targeted support for low-income students could help address these issues and further improve the school's overall performance.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 2507 S Graham St
       Milwaukee, WI  53207-1687

(414) 744-6005

District: Downtown Montessori Academy Inc

SchoolDigger Rank:
512th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,771 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  239

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.5%
Hispanic:
21.8%
Two or more races:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.8% Help


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Compare Details Downtown Montessori ranks better than 51.7% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.15. (See more...)
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Compare Details Downtown Montessori ranks better than 77.5% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.55. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.5%), Hispanic (21.8%), two or more races (8.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Downtown Montessori is 18.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Downtown Montessori is $8,771.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Downtown Montessori:

SchoolDigger ranks Downtown Montessori 512th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Downtown Montessori in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Downtown Montessori 144th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Downtown Montessori in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Downtown Montessori Academy Inc 159th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Downtown Montessori

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Downtown Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 88.32 14th 712 98.0%
2008 85.18 21st 1021 97.9%
2009 66.94 347th 1030 66.3%
2010 83.88 45th 1045 95.7%
2011 72.03 225th 1046 78.5%
2012 43.63 770th 1045 26.3%
2013 57.33 482nd 1053 54.2%
2014 66.41 318th 1061 70.0%
2015 72.47 243rd 1076 77.4%
2016 59.43 450th 1075 58.1%
2017 63.07 395th 1071 63.1%
2023 74.62 226th 1067 78.8%
2024 58.15 512th 1061 51.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Downtown Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.15 769th 866 11.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Downtown Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.33 296th 1010 70.7%
2024 58.82 469th 1011 53.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Downtown Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.13 198th 1011 80.4%
2024 49.99 584th 1012 42.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Downtown Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.00 128th 715 82.1%
2024 58.06 304th 727 58.2%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Downtown Montessori

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Rank History for all middle school students at Downtown Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 83.04 22nd 539 95.9%
2011 79.31 34th 549 93.8%
2014 50.86 343rd 585 41.4%
2015 56.76 288th 612 52.9%
2016 39.59 411th 609 32.5%
2017 68.69 154th 612 74.8%
2023 60.99 224th 640 65.0%
2024 73.55 144th 641 77.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Downtown Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.83 284th 525 45.9%
2024 60.28 170th 520 67.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Downtown Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.80 402nd 579 30.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Downtown Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.18 227th 591 61.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Downtown Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.25 226th 412 45.1%
2024 73.31 78th 407 80.8%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Downtown Montessori

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 36 19 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2002 42 25 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 80
2003 42 25 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 80
2004 42 18 9 9 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2005 2 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 3
2006 51 21 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 79
2007 41 16 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 64
2008 72 16 8 13 1 n/a n/a 0 110
2009 70 15 10 10 1 n/a n/a 0 106
2010 63 13 11 11 1 n/a n/a 0 99
2011 69 24 12 21 0 3 0 0 129
2012 81 28 8 25 0 3 0 0 145
2013 83 29 8 29 0 3 0 0 152
2014 126 31 13 36 0 4 3 0 213
2015 144 28 11 42 0 4 6 0 235
2016 159 24 11 42 1 3 7 0 247
2017 183 22 15 45 2 3 2 0 272
2018 201 20 12 43 3 3 3 0 285
2019 208 21 7 47 3 2 11 0 299
2020 212 23 5 53 3 1 16 0 313
2021 200 21 6 46 3 1 15 0 292
2022 154 11 2 44 1 1 28 0 241
2023 150 12 2 50 1 0 24 1 240
2024 147 12 5 52 1 0 21 1 239

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Downtown Montessori

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 66 2.0 33.0 n/a
2002 80 6.0 13.3 n/a
2003 80 6.0 13.3 n/a
2004 78 5.0 15.6 n/a
2005 3 4.0 0.8 n/a
2006 79 4.5 17.6 n/a
2007 64 4.5 14.2 21.9
2008 110 4.5 24.4 20
2009 106 4.0 26.5 23.6
2010 99 7.0 14.1 31.3
2011 129 7.0 18.4 35.7
2012 145 8.0 18.1 34.5
2013 152 11.2 13.5 34.2
2014 213 11.2 18.9 32.9
2015 235 n/a n/a 28.5
2016 247 13.0 19.0 25.5
2017 272 15.0 18.1 16.2
2018 285 15.0 19.0 14
2019 299 15.0 19.9 13.4
2020 313 15.2 20.5 15.7
2021 292 14.2 20.4 13.7
2022 241 13.2 18.1 14.9
2023 240 15.5 15.4 15.8
2024 239 13.0 18.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Downtown Montessori

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 66 2.0 33.0 n/a
2002 80 6.0 13.3 n/a
2003 80 6.0 13.3 n/a
2004 78 5.0 15.6 n/a
2005 3 4.0 0.8 n/a
2006 79 4.5 17.6 n/a
2007 64 4.5 14.2 21.9
2008 110 4.5 24.4 20
2009 106 4.0 26.5 23.6
2010 99 7.0 14.1 31.3
2011 129 7.0 18.4 35.7
2012 145 8.0 18.1 34.5
2013 152 11.2 13.5 34.2
2014 213 11.2 18.9 32.9
2015 235 n/a n/a 28.5
2016 247 13.0 19.0 25.5
2017 272 15.0 18.1 16.2
2018 285 15.0 19.0 14
2019 299 15.0 19.9 13.4
2020 313 15.2 20.5 15.7
2021 292 14.2 20.4 13.7
2022 241 13.2 18.1 14.9
2023 240 15.5 15.4 15.8
2024 239 13.0 18.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Downtown Montessori

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $246 (3.2%) $7,456 (96.8%) $7,702
2020 $277 (3.4%) $7,968 (96.6%) $8,245
2021 $325 (3.7%) $8,446 (96.3%) $8,771

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Downtown Montessori

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students299240
 19.7%
African American2112
 42.9%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian72
 71.4%
Hispanic4750
 6.4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White208150
 27.9%
Two or More Races1124
 118.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.4%15.8%
 2.5%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 239 students attended Downtown Montessori.

Students at Downtown Montessori are 62% White, 22% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.

Downtown Montessori ranks 512th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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