Milwaukee Math and Science Academy

Summary:

Milwaukee Math and Science Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 231 students in grades PK-8 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The school is part of the Milwaukee Math and Science Academy Inc district, which is ranked 426 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Milwaukee Math and Science Academy consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Wisconsin elementary schools, with rankings between 953-1042 out of over 1,000 schools in recent years. Its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on the Forward Exam, is significantly below the state and Milwaukee School District averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school also has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 42.2% and a dropout rate of 2.1%, both of which are much higher than the state average and most of the nearby schools. Additionally, Milwaukee Math and Science Academy serves a student population that is 90% economically disadvantaged, which is significantly higher than the state average and most of the nearby schools.

When comparing Milwaukee Math and Science Academy to nearby schools, such as Milwaukee College Preparatory School - 36th Street Campus and Sherman Elementary, it is clear that the school is underperforming academically. For example, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rate is 16.67% compared to 45% at Milwaukee College Preparatory School - 36th Street Campus and 13.33% at Sherman Elementary. Despite the school's low academic performance, its per-student spending is relatively high, ranging from $10,334 to $11,760 in recent years, suggesting that the issue may not be a lack of resources, but rather how those resources are being utilized to support student learning and engagement.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

2703 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53210

(414) 263-6400

District: Milwaukee Math and Science Academy Inc

SchoolDigger Rank:
1019^th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,760

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 244

Racial breakdown:

African American:

93.9%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Milwaukee Math and Science Academy ranks worse than 96% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.82. (See more...)

Compare Details Milwaukee Math and Science Academy ranks worse than 93.6% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.99. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (93.9%), Hispanic (3.3%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Milwaukee Math and Science Academy is 18.7. (See more...)

Compare Milwaukee Math and Science Academy employs 13 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Milwaukee Math and Science Academy is $11,760.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Milwaukee Math and Science Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Milwaukee Math and Science Academy 1019^th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Milwaukee Math and Science Academy in the ranking list.)

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Male students:

SchoolDigger ranks Milwaukee Math and Science Academy 600^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Milwaukee Math and Science Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Milwaukee Math and Science Academy Inc:

SchoolDigger ranks Milwaukee Math and Science Academy Inc 426^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Milwaukee Math and Science Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Milwaukee Math and Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2014	3.24	1023^rd	1061	3.6%
2015	9.55	979^th	1076	9.0%
2016	3.04	1042^nd	1075	3.1%
2017	3.21	1028^th	1071	4.0%
2023	9.44	953^rd	1067	10.7%
2024	2.82	1019^th	1061	4.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Milwaukee Math and Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.56	864^th	1010	14.5%
2024	4.83	951^st	1011	5.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Milwaukee Math and Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.53	929^th	1011	8.1%
2024	2.90	985^th	1012	2.7%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Milwaukee Math and Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2014	4.34	549^th	585	6.2%
2015	5.89	574^th	612	6.2%
2016	2.82	591^st	609	3.0%
2017	2.95	587^th	612	4.1%
2023	11.87	581^st	640	9.2%
2024	3.99	600^th	641	6.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Milwaukee Math and Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.14	514^th	579	11.2%
2024	4.96	545^th	580	6.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Milwaukee Math and Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.84	536^th	591	9.3%
2024	6.84	541^st	585	7.5%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Milwaukee Math and Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.88	36^th	130	72.3%

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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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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by a teacher
Saturday, April 9, 2016

They treat staff horribly if they're new..they don't tell staff where anything is or what they want of them.
They rely on substitutes instead of being willing to spend the money on more consistent teachers; the students suffer because of this. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Milwaukee Math and Science Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	0	153	1	0	1	155
2013	5	225	3	1	2	236
2014	7	287	7	1	5	307
2015	5	319	6	1	4	335
2016	2	326	8	1	4	341
2017	5	361	11	0	0	377
2018	5	292	8	1	1	307
2019	1	287	5	0	1	294
2020	0	215	3	0	4	222
2021	0	200	2	0	1	203
2022	0	193	5	0	3	201
2023	0	219	6	0	6	231
2024	0	229	8	0	7	244

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 Milwaukee Math and Science Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	155	10.5	14.7	98.1
2013	236	18.5	12.7	98.7
2014	307	16.2	18.8	99
2015	335	n/a	n/a	98.8
2016	341	22.0	15.5	99.1
2017	377	25.0	15.0	96.8
2018	307	20.0	15.3	15.3
2019	294	27.0	10.8	79.9
2020	222	17.0	13.0	100
2021	203	14.0	14.5	95.1
2022	201	16.0	12.5	1.5
2023	231	14.0	16.5	90
2024	244	13.0	18.7	87.3

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 Milwaukee Math and Science Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	155	10.5	14.7	98.1
2013	236	18.5	12.7	98.7
2014	307	16.2	18.8	99
2015	335	n/a	n/a	98.8
2016	341	22.0	15.5	99.1
2017	377	25.0	15.0	96.8
2018	307	20.0	15.3	15.3
2019	294	27.0	10.8	79.9
2020	222	17.0	13.0	100
2021	203	14.0	14.5	95.1
2022	201	16.0	12.5	1.5
2023	231	14.0	16.5	90
2024	244	13.0	18.7	87.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Milwaukee Math and Science Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,774 (17.2%)	$8,560 (82.8%)	$10,334
2020	$2,121 (18.9%)	$9,083 (81.1%)	$11,204
2021	$2,797 (23.8%)	$8,963 (76.2%)	$11,760

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Milwaukee Math and Science Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	294	231	21.4%
African American	287	219	23.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	6	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	0	100%
Two or More Races	1	6	500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.9%	90%	10.1%

Schools Near Milwaukee Math and Science Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)						Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)						Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Milwaukee Math and Science Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2703 N Sherman Blvd	Milwaukee	53210	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee Math and Science Academy Inc	Yes	No	No	Yes	(414) 263-6400	244	13	18.7	87.3%	0 (0.0%)	229 (93.9%)	8 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	2.8	1019^th of 1061 public elementary schools	4.0%		9.4	953^rd of 1067 public elementary schools	10.7%	66	16.7	12.5	11.8	16.7	17.4	16.7	4.2	0.0	0.0	16.7	13.0	0.0	4.2	16.7	8.3	5.6	$11,760	$2,797	$8,963
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2623 N 38th St	Milwaukee	53210	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(414) 445-1000	478	3	159.3	82.0%	0 (0.0%)	432 (90.4%)	25 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.6%)	13.4	931^st of 1061 public elementary schools	12.3%		8.9	959^th of 1067 public elementary schools	10.1%	28	16.3	34.2	39.1	25.0	26.1	30.0	38.8	27.5	21.7	16.7	34.8	27.5	27.5	30.0	28.2	20.0	$16,128	$2,815	$13,313
Sherman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	5110 W Locust St	Milwaukee	53210	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 874-5800	242	19	12.5	89.3%	2 (0.8%)	220 (90.9%)	10 (4.1%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	1.9	1043^rd of 1061 public elementary schools	1.7%		2.4	1058^th of 1067 public elementary schools	0.8%	15	13.3	6.7	9.1	20.0	5.3	4.2	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	6.7	4.6	6.7	4.6	$19,435	$4,910	$14,525
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2449 N 36th St	Milwaukee	53210	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(414) 445-8020	478	4	119.5	77.6%	1 (0.2%)	431 (90.2%)	18 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.4%)	33.1	793^rd of 1061 public elementary schools	25.3%		24.9	863^rd of 1067 public elementary schools	19.1%	70	45.0	42.6	28.9	45.2	37.8	51.2	62.5	53.2	40.0	45.2	42.2	48.8	40.4	39.5	29.8	23.3	$14,938	$2,787	$12,150
Milwaukee French Immersion	Public	PK, KG-5	2360 N 52nd St	Milwaukee	53210	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 874-8400	431	24	18.1	65.7%	83 (19.3%)	261 (60.6%)	30 (7.0%)	10 (2.3%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	43 (10.0%)	31	805^th of 1061 public elementary schools	24.1%		33.4	785^th of 1067 public elementary schools	26.4%	20	37.3	44.2	42.9				35.3	32.7	40.5				57.7		46.2		$12,532	$2,137	$10,395
Metcalfe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	3400 W North Ave	Milwaukee	53208	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 874-3600	342	17	20.2	92.7%	4 (1.2%)	320 (93.6%)	8 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	1.1	1059^th of 1061 public elementary schools	0.2%		2.5	1055^th of 1067 public elementary schools	1.1%	4	3.9	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	11.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	5.0	0.0	7.7	11.8	0.0	5.9	$17,223	$3,709	$13,514
High-Mount Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	4921 W Garfield Ave	Milwaukee	53208	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 875-2700	143	5	26.0	99.3%	3 (2.1%)	128 (89.5%)	3 (2.1%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.6%)	3	1017^th of 1061 public elementary schools	4.1%		2.5	1053^rd of 1067 public elementary schools	1.3%	36	0.0	0.0	6.3	0.0	0.0	7.1	7.7	25.0	12.5	0.0	0.0	7.7	25.0	23.1	16.7	15.4	$18,770	$4,100	$14,670
Townsend Street Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	3360 N Sherman Blvd	Milwaukee	53216	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 874-5900	299	17	17.9	90.3%	3 (1.0%)	267 (89.3%)	14 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.0%)	0.9	1061^st of 1061 public elementary schools	0.0%		2.1	1065^th of 1067 public elementary schools	0.2%	4	0.0	0.0	4.0	5.3	6.7	16.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	8.0	4.0	0.0	0.0	$15,752	$3,237	$12,515
Next Door Charter	Public, Charter	PK	2545 N 29th St	Milwaukee	53210	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(414) 562-2929	107	7	15.2	87.9%	5 (4.7%)	96 (89.7%)	3 (2.8%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)																	$12,543	$1,749	$10,794
Clarke Street Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	2816 W Clarke St	Milwaukee	53210	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 267-1000	223	13	17.1	97.8%	0 (0.0%)	217 (97.3%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.3	1033^rd of 1061 public elementary schools	2.6%		2.6	1049^th of 1067 public elementary schools	1.7%	16	11.1	16.0	0.0	11.8	0.0	16.0	0.0	8.0	4.8	5.9	0.0	8.0	24.0	20.0	4.0	12.0	$18,466	$2,946	$15,521

Frequently Asked Questions about Milwaukee Math and Science Academy

How many students attend Milwaukee Math and Science Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 244 students attended Milwaukee Math and Science Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Milwaukee Math and Science Academy?

Students at Milwaukee Math and Science Academy are 94% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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Milwaukee Math and Science Academy ranks in the bottom 4.0% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

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