Brown Street Academy

Summary:

Brown Street Academy is an elementary school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving 223 students in grades PK-5. It is 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. Unfortunately, Brown Street Academy has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Wisconsin, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for its overall performance.

The school faces significant challenges, with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 44.4% to 73.3% over the past several years, far exceeding the district and state averages. Academically, only 0-16.67% of Brown Street Academy students were proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 19.7-56.58% for the Milwaukee School District and 52.07-55.05% for the state. The school serves a high-needs population, with 93.72% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Brown Street Academy spends a relatively high amount per student at $20,303 in the 2020-2021 school year, nearby schools such as Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street, Siefert Elementary, and Westside Academy, which serve similar demographics, generally outperform Brown Street Academy on academic measures. Additionally, some nearby schools, like Highland Community School and Milwaukee College Preparatory School: Lola Rowe North Campus, have much lower chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and student population may be contributing to Brown Street Academy's poor outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2029 N 20th St
       Milwaukee, WI  53205-1140


(414) 935-3100

District: Milwaukee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1050th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,303 Help


Students who attend Brown Street Academy usually attend:

Middle:    King International Baccalaureate Middle
    Lincoln Middle
    Roosevelt Middle
High:    Audubon Technology and Communication High
    Bradley Technology High
    King International
    Milwaukee High School of the Arts
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Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  223

Racial breakdown:

African American:
91.9%
Hispanic:
4.9%
Asian:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brown Street Academy ranks worse than 99% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 96th 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 1.49. (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: African American (91.9%), Hispanic (4.9%), Asian (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brown Street Academy is 11.9, which is the 5th best among 106 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brown Street Academy is $20,303, which is the 7th highest among 106 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brown Street Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Brown Street Academy 1050th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Brown Street Academy 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 Brown Street Academy

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Rank History for all students at Brown Street Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.73 82nd 633 87.0%
2005 53.16 374th 632 40.8%
2006 6.55 665th 712 6.6%
2007 5.64 656th 689 4.8%
2008 0.38 1015th 1021 0.6%
2009 1.03 1016th 1030 1.4%
2010 0.11 1044th 1045 0.1%
2011 0.08 1046th 1046 0.0%
2012 1.49 1019th 1045 2.5%
2013 1.26 1047th 1053 0.6%
2014 1.36 1055th 1061 0.6%
2015 0.79 1075th 1076 0.1%
2016 1.70 1069th 1075 0.6%
2017 1.05 1070th 1071 0.1%
2018 1.42 1017th 1025 0.8%
2019 1.54 1031st 1037 0.6%
2021 2.60 1049th 1050 0.1%
2022 2.31 1060th 1067 0.7%
2023 2.20 1063rd 1067 0.4%
2024 1.49 1050th 1061 1.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Brown Street Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.24 689th 721 4.4%
2019 13.84 732nd 742 1.3%
2021 16.39 716th 746 4.0%
2022 15.11 710th 748 5.1%
2023 12.17 761st 770 1.2%
2024 19.21 689th 790 12.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Brown Street Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.80 994th 997 0.3%
2019 2.02 994th 1002 0.8%
2021 3.59 999th 1004 0.5%
2022 2.87 1011th 1017 0.6%
2023 2.99 1000th 1010 1.0%
2024 1.54 1005th 1011 0.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Brown Street Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.37 978th 997 1.9%
2019 2.23 997th 1002 0.5%
2021 3.26 1001st 1003 0.2%
2022 3.08 998th 1017 1.9%
2023 2.74 1000th 1011 1.1%
2024 2.57 988th 1012 2.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Brown Street Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.44 110th 133 17.3%
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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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Brown Street Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 148 335 10 45 13 n/a n/a 0 551
1991 132 423 16 39 10 n/a n/a 0 620
1992 114 381 30 39 8 n/a n/a 0 572
1993 114 352 28 35 11 n/a n/a 0 540
1994 120 349 32 34 9 n/a n/a 0 544
1995 100 420 30 32 10 n/a n/a 0 592
1996 100 420 30 32 10 n/a n/a 0 592
1997 88 426 41 26 9 n/a n/a 0 590
1998 76 413 41 23 8 n/a n/a 0 561
1999 71 451 38 15 6 n/a n/a 0 581
2000 60 468 33 12 4 n/a n/a 0 577
2001 45 484 34 14 4 n/a n/a 0 581
2002 17 598 24 8 3 n/a n/a 0 650
2003 17 598 24 8 3 n/a n/a 0 650
2004 17 602 12 5 1 n/a n/a 0 637
2005 15 566 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2006 19 529 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2007 12 459 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2008 5 365 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2009 10 339 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 359
2010 6 340 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 353
2011 7 356 3 3 2 0 0 0 371
2012 3 312 1 4 0 0 0 0 320
2013 5 291 0 3 1 0 0 0 300
2014 4 310 0 2 2 0 0 0 318
2015 4 302 0 5 0 0 0 0 311
2016 7 304 0 7 2 0 3 0 323
2017 4 292 0 5 0 0 8 0 309
2018 4 308 0 3 1 0 6 0 322
2019 2 302 0 3 3 0 6 0 316
2020 2 296 0 5 1 0 5 0 309
2021 1 238 1 4 0 0 8 0 252
2022 1 236 3 4 0 1 8 0 253
2023 1 205 3 11 0 1 2 0 223

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brown Street Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 551 32.0 17.2 74.6
1991 620 34.0 18.2 75.2
1992 572 32.0 17.8 52.8
1993 540 34.1 15.8 67.6
1994 544 30.2 18.0 66
1995 592 27.0 21.9 65.9
1996 592 27.0 21.9 65.9
1997 590 26.0 22.7 65.6
1998 561 25.0 22.4 64.3
1999 581 27.0 21.5 73.3
2000 577 30.0 19.2 71.1
2001 581 35.0 16.6 69
2002 650 45.5 14.3 90.8
2003 650 45.5 14.3 90.8
2004 637 49.3 12.9 88.2
2005 593 48.3 12.3 n/a
2006 554 37.0 15.0 n/a
2007 472 34.0 13.9 93
2008 377 24.9 15.1 94.4
2009 359 28.6 12.6 96.1
2010 353 22.2 15.9 93.5
2011 371 23.0 16.1 96.8
2012 320 18.0 17.7 96.3
2013 300 21.3 14.0 97.7
2014 318 22.0 14.4 98.1
2015 311 n/a n/a 94.2
2016 323 18.0 17.9 79.3
2017 309 24.2 12.7 93.5
2018 322 18.0 17.8 96.6
2019 316 22.3 14.1 94.9
2020 309 21.7 14.2 99.4
2021 252 22.6 11.1 99.2
2022 253 21.6 11.6 93.7
2023 223 18.6 11.9 93.7

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 Brown Street Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 551 32.0 17.2 74.6
1991 620 34.0 18.2 75.2
1992 572 32.0 17.8 52.8
1993 540 34.1 15.8 67.6
1994 544 30.2 18.0 66
1995 592 27.0 21.9 65.9
1996 592 27.0 21.9 65.9
1997 590 26.0 22.7 65.6
1998 561 25.0 22.4 64.3
1999 581 27.0 21.5 73.3
2000 577 30.0 19.2 71.1
2001 581 35.0 16.6 69
2002 650 45.5 14.3 90.8
2003 650 45.5 14.3 90.8
2004 637 49.3 12.9 88.2
2005 593 48.3 12.3 n/a
2006 554 37.0 15.0 n/a
2007 472 34.0 13.9 93
2008 377 24.9 15.1 94.4
2009 359 28.6 12.6 96.1
2010 353 22.2 15.9 93.5
2011 371 23.0 16.1 96.8
2012 320 18.0 17.7 96.3
2013 300 21.3 14.0 97.7
2014 318 22.0 14.4 98.1
2015 311 n/a n/a 94.2
2016 323 18.0 17.9 79.3
2017 309 24.2 12.7 93.5
2018 322 18.0 17.8 96.6
2019 316 22.3 14.1 94.9
2020 309 21.7 14.2 99.4
2021 252 22.6 11.1 99.2
2022 253 21.6 11.6 93.7
2023 223 18.6 11.9 93.7

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 Brown Street Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,892 (12.4%) $13,344 (87.6%) $15,236
2020 $1,795 (11.2%) $14,175 (88.8%) $15,969
2021 $3,722 (18.3%) $16,580 (81.7%) $20,303

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Brown Street Academy

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1031st of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 1063rd of 1067 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brown Street Academy)4.20
 4.2%
   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 (Brown Street Academy)4.20
 4.2%
   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 (Brown Street Academy)5.73.1
 2.5%
   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 (Brown Street Academy)00
   4th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)16.412.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Brown Street Academy)3.83.1
 0.6%
   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 (Brown Street Academy)3.83.1
 0.6%
   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 (Brown Street Academy)03
 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 (Brown Street Academy)03.1
 3.1%
   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 Students316223
 29.4%
African American302205
 32.1%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian03
Hispanic311
 266.7%
Pacific Islander01
White21
 50%
Two or More Races62
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.9%93.7%
 1.2%


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Brown Street Academy ranks in the bottom 1.0% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

Students at Brown Street Academy are 92% African American, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 223 students attended Brown Street Academy.


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