Milestone Democratic School

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Milestone Democratic School ranks 140 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Milestone Democratic School is a public charter high school located in Madison, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 42 students. The school is part of the Milestone Democratic School Inc. district, which is ranked 154 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Milestone Democratic School outperforms the state average in several academic areas, including 8th grade English Language Arts, 8th grade Social Studies, and 10th grade Science. However, the school struggles in 6th and 8th grade Mathematics, with 0% proficiency compared to the state average. The school has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 7.14% and a significantly lower student-teacher ratio of 5.7 compared to nearby schools. While Milestone Democratic School has a higher dropout rate of 6.0% compared to nearby traditional public high schools, it has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 8.3%.

When compared to nearby schools, Milestone Democratic School outperforms the traditional public high schools in several academic areas, particularly in 8th grade Social Studies and 10th grade Science. However, the nearby virtual charter schools have lower academic performance compared to Milestone Democratic School. As a public charter school, Milestone Democratic School likely has a unique educational model and approach that contributes to its strong performance in certain areas and lower dropout rates, but it also faces challenges in Mathematics proficiency.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

2758 Dairy Dr
Madison, WI 53718

(608) 205-8110

District: Milestone Democratic School Inc

SchoolDigger Rank:
140^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 5.7

Number of students: 42

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.2%

Two or more races:

28.6%

Hispanic:

11.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Milestone Democratic School ranks better than 64.1% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.69. (See more...)

Compare Details Milestone Democratic School ranks better than 67.5% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.85. (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: White (45.2%), two or more races (28.6%), Hispanic (11.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Milestone Democratic School is 5.7. (See more...)

Compare Milestone Democratic School employs 7.2 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Milestone Democratic School:

SchoolDigger ranks Milestone Democratic School 230^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Milestone Democratic School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Milestone Democratic School 140^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Milestone Democratic School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Milestone Democratic School Inc:

SchoolDigger ranks Milestone Democratic School Inc 154^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Milestone Democratic School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.19	492^nd	640	23.1%
2024	63.69	230^th	641	64.1%

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

Rank History for Milestone Democratic School

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Rank History for all high school students at Milestone Democratic School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	63.85	140^th	431	67.5%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Milestone Democratic School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	62.35	125^th	353	64.6%

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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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Enrollment information for Milestone Democratic School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	4	10	0	2	5	21
2022	19	7	2	6	10	44
2023	19	3	3	5	12	42

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 Milestone Democratic School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	21	2.0	10.5	52.4
2022	44	2.5	17.6	6.8
2023	42	7.2	5.7	7.1

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 Milestone Democratic School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	21	2.0	10.5	52.4
2022	44	2.5	17.6	6.8
2023	42	7.2	5.7	7.1

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.

Schools Near Milestone Democratic School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	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	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th 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 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Milestone Democratic School	Public, Charter	6-12	2758 Dairy Dr	Madison	53718	Dane County	Milestone Democratic School Inc	Yes	No	No	No	(608) 205-8110	42	7	5.7	7.1%	19 (45.2%)	3 (7.1%)	5 (11.9%)	3 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (28.6%)	63.8	140^th of 431 public high schools	67.5%					(n/a)		42.9	57.1	40.0		77.8	0.0		40.0	90.0		80.0
LaFollette High	Public	9-12	702 Pflaum Rd	Madison	53716	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 204-3600	1,482	94	15.6	54.2%	431 (29.1%)	330 (22.3%)	476 (32.1%)	86 (5.8%)	7 (0.5%)	4 (0.3%)	141 (9.5%)	12.1	403^rd of 431 public high schools	6.5%		9.7	395^th of 415 public high schools	4.8%	8	23.9	21.4	27.9								35.3		$14,460	$426	$14,035
Monona Grove Liberal Arts	Public, Charter	6-12	5301 Monona Dr	Monona	53716	Dane County	Monona Grove School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(608) 316-1924	81	7	10.9	28.4%	67 (82.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.9%)								(n/a)				37.5	86.7	54.6	37.5	53.3	18.2	63.6	54.6	36.4
Monona Grove High	Public	9-12	4400 Monona Dr	Monona	53716	Dane County	Monona Grove School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 221-7666	1,083	84	12.9	19.1%	848 (78.3%)	45 (4.2%)	81 (7.5%)	40 (3.7%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (5.5%)	61.8	153^rd of 431 public high schools	64.5%		63.6	130^th of 415 public high schools	68.7%	23	46.0	49.0	52.9								51.0
Insight School of Wisconsin High	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	4721 Dale-Curtin	Mc Farland	53558	Dane County	McFarland School District	Yes	No	Yes	No	(608) 838-9482	173	8	20.6	64.2%	92 (53.2%)	27 (15.6%)	32 (18.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (11.6%)								(n/a)													$9,188	$14	$9,174
Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (WIVA)	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	4721 Dale-Curtin Dr	Mc Farland	53558	Dane County	McFarland School District	Yes	No	Yes	No	(608) 838-9482	1,270	60	21.1	56.5%	768 (60.5%)	157 (12.4%)	211 (16.6%)	22 (1.7%)	11 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	98 (7.7%)	4	420^th of 431 public high schools	2.6%		7.6	400^th of 415 public high schools	3.6%	20	23.5	8.9	13.4								20.5		$9,140	$14	$9,127
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	4721 Dale-Curtin Dr	Mc Farland	53558	Dane County	McFarland School District	Yes	No	Yes	No	(608) 838-9482	232	5	46.4	52.6%	150 (64.7%)	30 (12.9%)	27 (11.6%)	4 (1.7%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.2%)	14.5	397^th of 431 public high schools	7.9%					(n/a)	33.3		21.1								31.9		$9,227	$14	$9,213
McFarland High	Public	9-12	5103 Farwell St	Mc Farland	53558	Dane County	McFarland School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 838-3166	777	55	14.0	14.9%	635 (81.7%)	16 (2.1%)	39 (5.0%)	33 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.7%)	85.5	33^rd of 431 public high schools	92.3%		72.8	86^th of 415 public high schools	79.3%	53	59.3	57.5	61.7								69.5		$12,085	$286	$11,799
East High	Public	9-12	2222 E Washington Ave	Madison	53704	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 204-1600	1,649	112	14.7	55.4%	554 (33.6%)	339 (20.6%)	436 (26.4%)	128 (7.8%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	175 (10.6%)	26.5	348^th of 431 public high schools	19.3%		31.7	304^th of 415 public high schools	26.7%	44	34.4	35.4	39.0								30.8		$13,938	$411	$13,528
Innovative High	Public	9-12	1045 E Dayton St	Madison	53703	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 204-4220	132	18	7.5	69.7%	23 (17.4%)	50 (37.9%)	44 (33.3%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (9.1%)								(n/a)													$10,910	$1,245	$9,666

Frequently Asked Questions about Milestone Democratic School

What is the racial makeup of Milestone Democratic School?

Students at Milestone Democratic School are 45% White, 29% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% Asian.

How many students attend Milestone Democratic School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 42 students attended Milestone Democratic School.

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Is Milestone Democratic School a good school?

Milestone Democratic School ranks 140^th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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