Riley Dual Language Montessori School

Summary:

Riley Dual Language Montessori School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, part of the Milwaukee School District, which is ranked 417 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has 296 students and has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Wisconsin elementary schools over the past decade, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger in the most recent school year.

Riley Dual Language Montessori School significantly underperforms the Milwaukee School District and the state of Wisconsin in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 8.7% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 21.43% and 22.97% for the district, and 52.07% and 56.58% for the state. The school also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.9% to 56.7% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 63.85% to 75.28% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past 3 years.

When comparing Riley Dual Language Montessori School to other nearby schools within the Milwaukee School District, such as Hayes Bilingual School and Humboldt Park Elementary, it consistently underperforms academically. Despite its dual language Montessori focus, the school's performance lags behind the district and state averages, suggesting that the dual language program may not be effectively supporting student learning. Additionally, the school has relatively high per-student spending, but this increased funding does not seem to be translating into improved academic performance or other positive outcomes for students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2424 S 4th St
       Milwaukee, WI  53207-1411


(414) 902-7100

District: Milwaukee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
951st of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,621 Help


Students who attend Riley Dual Language Montessori School usually attend:

Middle:    King International Baccalaureate Middle
    Lincoln Middle
    Roosevelt Middle
High:    Audubon Technology and Communication High
    Bay View High
    Bradley Technology High
    King International
    More...

Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  265

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
82.6%
White:
9.8%
African American:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.3% Help


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Compare Details Riley Dual Language Montessori School ranks worse than 89.6% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 31st among 106 ranked elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.25. (See more...)
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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: Hispanic (82.6%), White (9.8%), African American (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riley Dual Language Montessori School is 19.2. 82 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Riley Dual Language Montessori School employs 13.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riley Dual Language Montessori School is $15,621, which is the 51st highest among 106 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riley Dual Language Montessori School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riley Dual Language Montessori School 951st of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Riley Dual Language Montessori School in the ranking list.)

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Milwaukee School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Milwaukee School District 417th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riley Dual Language Montessori School

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Rank History for all students at Riley Dual Language Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 4.74 602nd 633 4.9%
2005 3.10 608th 632 3.8%
2006 2.33 692nd 712 2.8%
2007 1.57 679th 689 1.5%
2008 3.60 985th 1021 3.5%
2009 3.86 997th 1030 3.2%
2010 7.77 991st 1045 5.2%
2011 9.93 982nd 1046 6.1%
2012 2.88 1008th 1045 3.5%
2013 3.28 1019th 1053 3.2%
2014 3.17 1026th 1061 3.3%
2015 4.94 1018th 1076 5.4%
2016 4.03 1019th 1075 5.2%
2017 5.28 997th 1071 6.9%
2018 4.98 963rd 1025 6.0%
2019 3.46 994th 1037 4.1%
2021 3.30 1033rd 1050 1.6%
2022 5.20 1002nd 1067 6.1%
2023 9.96 948th 1067 11.2%
2024 9.25 951st 1061 10.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Riley Dual Language Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.62 264th 287 8.0%
2019 19.82 257th 275 6.5%
2021 25.25 204th 222 8.1%
2022 30.37 191st 248 23.0%
2023 25.16 222nd 249 10.8%
2024 30.47 199th 269 26.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Riley Dual Language Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.14 694th 721 3.7%
2019 16.94 678th 742 8.6%
2021 16.22 719th 746 3.6%
2022 14.39 721st 748 3.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riley Dual Language Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 4.39 854th 859 0.6%
2023 10.87 825th 871 5.3%
2024 2.89 859th 866 0.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Riley Dual Language Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.07 937th 997 6.0%
2019 3.88 961st 1002 4.1%
2021 3.79 988th 1004 1.6%
2022 6.09 953rd 1017 6.3%
2023 12.75 891st 1010 11.8%
2024 8.79 913th 1011 9.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Riley Dual Language Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.46 936th 997 6.1%
2019 4.66 962nd 1002 4.0%
2021 4.85 969th 1003 3.4%
2022 6.29 948th 1017 6.8%
2023 10.47 901st 1011 10.9%
2024 13.16 892nd 1012 11.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Riley Dual Language Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.34 256th 271 5.5%
2019 13.68 258th 266 3.0%
2021 15.58 266th 274 2.9%
2022 15.15 283rd 296 4.4%
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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 Riley Dual Language Montessori School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 377 148 1 81 13 n/a n/a 0 620
1989 341 155 2 88 16 n/a n/a 0 602
1990 342 151 1 94 20 n/a n/a 0 608
1991 338 145 0 99 21 n/a n/a 0 603
1992 367 123 2 128 25 n/a n/a 0 645
1993 357 112 6 168 20 n/a n/a 0 663
1994 331 119 7 187 17 n/a n/a 0 661
1995 264 113 10 246 25 n/a n/a 0 658
1996 264 113 10 246 25 n/a n/a 0 658
1997 252 129 12 333 24 n/a n/a 0 750
1998 228 119 14 355 18 n/a n/a 0 734
1999 172 147 19 386 12 n/a n/a 0 736
2000 166 127 18 416 14 n/a n/a 0 741
2001 131 128 20 457 17 n/a n/a 0 753
2002 118 76 19 499 12 n/a n/a 0 724
2003 118 76 19 499 12 n/a n/a 0 724
2004 110 69 14 481 6 n/a n/a 0 680
2005 78 71 11 487 3 n/a n/a 0 650
2006 59 71 7 492 6 n/a n/a 0 635
2007 48 76 0 526 13 n/a n/a 0 663
2008 56 66 0 515 7 n/a n/a 0 644
2009 50 58 1 487 8 n/a n/a 0 604
2010 48 56 0 449 10 n/a n/a 0 563
2011 49 45 3 440 8 0 0 0 545
2012 49 55 4 432 7 2 2 0 551
2013 49 81 6 444 6 0 2 0 588
2014 34 63 5 450 4 1 2 0 559
2015 33 71 3 452 4 0 3 0 566
2016 33 82 2 410 5 0 3 0 535
2017 29 51 3 381 6 0 6 1 477
2018 31 53 2 399 6 0 7 0 498
2019 33 48 3 382 4 0 7 0 477
2020 32 37 0 330 3 0 5 0 407
2021 30 35 0 284 3 0 8 0 360
2022 31 21 0 250 1 0 8 0 311
2023 39 19 0 227 0 0 11 0 296
2024 26 15 0 219 0 0 5 0 265

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riley Dual Language Montessori School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 620 34.0 18.2 54.7
1989 602 31.0 19.4 59.6
1990 608 30.0 20.2 56.4
1991 603 31.0 19.4 45.6
1992 645 32.0 20.1 52.9
1993 663 37.0 17.9 67.6
1994 661 36.2 18.3 66
1995 658 34.6 19.0 66
1996 658 34.6 19.0 66
1997 750 38.0 19.7 65.6
1998 734 40.0 18.4 64.4
1999 736 39.0 18.9 73.4
2000 741 40.0 18.5 71.1
2001 753 39.4 19.1 68.9
2002 724 39.0 18.6 90.1
2003 724 39.0 18.6 90.1
2004 680 40.0 17.0 93.8
2005 650 39.0 16.7 n/a
2006 635 40.6 15.6 n/a
2007 663 39.6 16.7 94.1
2008 644 39.1 16.5 93.6
2009 604 38.9 15.5 92.9
2010 563 34.5 16.3 92.9
2011 545 31.6 17.2 95.4
2012 551 25.0 22.0 96.7
2013 588 30.5 19.2 96.4
2014 559 29.8 18.7 96.8
2015 566 n/a n/a 91.9
2016 535 27.0 19.8 85.6
2017 477 30.2 15.7 86.2
2018 498 23.9 20.8 89.4
2019 477 25.1 19.0 80.9
2020 407 23.5 17.3 94.8
2021 360 24.2 14.8 75.3
2022 311 18.5 16.8 66.6
2023 296 17.4 17.0 63.9
2024 265 13.8 19.2 65.3

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 Riley Dual Language Montessori School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 620 34.0 18.2 54.7
1989 602 31.0 19.4 59.6
1990 608 30.0 20.2 56.4
1991 603 31.0 19.4 45.6
1992 645 32.0 20.1 52.9
1993 663 37.0 17.9 67.6
1994 661 36.2 18.3 66
1995 658 34.6 19.0 66
1996 658 34.6 19.0 66
1997 750 38.0 19.7 65.6
1998 734 40.0 18.4 64.4
1999 736 39.0 18.9 73.4
2000 741 40.0 18.5 71.1
2001 753 39.4 19.1 68.9
2002 724 39.0 18.6 90.1
2003 724 39.0 18.6 90.1
2004 680 40.0 17.0 93.8
2005 650 39.0 16.7 n/a
2006 635 40.6 15.6 n/a
2007 663 39.6 16.7 94.1
2008 644 39.1 16.5 93.6
2009 604 38.9 15.5 92.9
2010 563 34.5 16.3 92.9
2011 545 31.6 17.2 95.4
2012 551 25.0 22.0 96.7
2013 588 30.5 19.2 96.4
2014 559 29.8 18.7 96.8
2015 566 n/a n/a 91.9
2016 535 27.0 19.8 85.6
2017 477 30.2 15.7 86.2
2018 498 23.9 20.8 89.4
2019 477 25.1 19.0 80.9
2020 407 23.5 17.3 94.8
2021 360 24.2 14.8 75.3
2022 311 18.5 16.8 66.6
2023 296 17.4 17.0 63.9
2024 265 13.8 19.2 65.3

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 Riley Dual Language Montessori School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,570 (12.3%) $11,151 (87.7%) $12,721
2020 $2,102 (15.2%) $11,721 (84.8%) $13,823
2021 $2,547 (16.3%) $13,073 (83.7%) $15,621

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Riley Dual Language Montessori School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 994th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 948th of 1067 Elementary schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riley Dual Language Montessori School)3.111.5
 8.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)16.413.2
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riley Dual Language Montessori School)3.115.4
 12.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)21.216.9
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riley Dual Language Montessori School)6.827.8
 21%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)18.517.5
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riley Dual Language Montessori School)3.45.6
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)16.412.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Riley Dual Language Montessori School)13.633.3
 19.8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Milwaukee School District)24.128.3
 4.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Riley Dual Language Montessori School)10.233.3
 23.2%
   4th Grade Science (Milwaukee School District)21.819.3
 2.5%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riley Dual Language Montessori School)15.77.4
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)16.514.1
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riley Dual Language Montessori School)8.47.7
 0.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)18.214.9
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students477296
 37.9%
African American4819
 60.4%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic382227
 40.6%
Pacific Islander00
White3339
 18.2%
Two or More Races711
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.9%63.9%
 17.1%


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Riley Dual Language Montessori School ranks in the bottom 10.4% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 265 students attended Riley Dual Language Montessori School.

Students at Riley Dual Language Montessori School are 83% Hispanic, 10% White, 6% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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