Starms Discovery

Summary:

Starms Discovery is an elementary school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving 238 students in grades 1-8. As part of the Milwaukee School District, which is ranked 417 out of 428 districts in the state, Starms Discovery has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Starms Discovery's academic performance is significantly below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 4.55% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 52.07% statewide and 21.43% in the district. The school's performance in mathematics is even more concerning, with 0% of students in grades 3-7 being proficient or better. Additionally, Starms Discovery has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching as high as 84.4% in the 2021-2022 school year, and a dropout rate more than double the district average.

When comparing Starms Discovery to nearby schools within the Milwaukee School District, such as Metcalfe Elementary, it becomes clear that the school is an outlier in terms of academic performance and other key metrics. The high rates of poverty, chronic absenteeism, and dropout at Starms Discovery suggest that the school is facing significant challenges in providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students. However, the school's location within a larger district presents opportunities for collaboration and resource-sharing to identify and implement strategies to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 1-8

 2035 N 25th St
       Milwaukee, WI  53205-1000


(414) 934-4900

District: Milwaukee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1039th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,041 Help


Students who attend Starms Discovery 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:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  230

Racial breakdown:

African American:
90.4%
Hispanic:
7.0%
Two or more races:
2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.5% Help


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Compare Details Starms Discovery ranks worse than 97.9% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 85th 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 2.12. (See more...)
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Compare Details Starms Discovery ranks worse than 94.4% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.45. (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: African American (90.4%), Hispanic (7%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Starms Discovery is 15.4, which is the 29th 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 Starms Discovery is $16,041, which is the 46th highest among 106 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Starms Discovery:

SchoolDigger ranks Starms Discovery 1039th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Starms Discovery in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Starms Discovery 605th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Starms Discovery 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 Starms Discovery

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Starms Discovery

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 12.57 562nd 632 11.1%
2006 9.56 651st 712 8.6%
2007 2.03 674th 689 2.2%
2008 3.82 981st 1021 3.9%
2009 6.67 979th 1030 5.0%
2010 4.93 1007th 1045 3.6%
2011 2.18 1024th 1046 2.1%
2012 1.11 1023rd 1045 2.1%
2013 3.10 1021st 1053 3.0%
2014 1.75 1047th 1061 1.3%
2015 1.64 1062nd 1076 1.3%
2016 2.21 1062nd 1075 1.2%
2017 1.26 1069th 1071 0.2%
2018 1.65 1011th 1025 1.4%
2019 2.24 1013th 1037 2.3%
2021 6.04 983rd 1050 6.4%
2022 2.42 1058th 1067 0.8%
2023 2.31 1061st 1067 0.6%
2024 2.12 1039th 1061 2.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Starms Discovery

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.22 691st 721 4.2%
2019 16.74 682nd 742 8.1%
2021 16.34 718th 746 3.8%
2022 14.33 722nd 748 3.5%
2023 14.80 733rd 770 4.8%
2024 13.76 742nd 790 6.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Starms Discovery

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.85 972nd 997 2.5%
2019 3.33 970th 1002 3.2%
2021 6.20 958th 1004 4.6%
2022 2.56 1015th 1017 0.2%
2023 2.64 1007th 1010 0.3%
2024 2.33 992nd 1011 1.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Starms Discovery

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.73 994th 997 0.3%
2019 2.77 984th 1002 1.8%
2021 9.22 916th 1003 8.7%
2022 3.82 982nd 1017 3.4%
2023 3.17 993rd 1011 1.8%
2024 3.21 980th 1012 3.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Starms Discovery

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.24 141st 165 14.5%
2023 14.58 138th 138 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Starms Discovery

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Rank History for all middle school students at Starms Discovery

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 2.49 310th 324 4.3%
2006 4.76 354th 382 7.3%
2008 3.27 498th 519 4.0%
2009 4.58 496th 521 4.8%
2010 12.15 493rd 539 8.5%
2011 6.51 520th 549 5.3%
2012 9.15 518th 559 7.3%
2013 6.85 526th 569 7.6%
2014 3.28 555th 585 5.1%
2015 3.17 585th 612 4.4%
2016 0.94 609th 609 0.0%
2017 1.15 612th 612 0.0%
2018 1.86 567th 579 2.1%
2019 2.12 585th 594 1.5%
2021 5.59 575th 613 6.2%
2022 4.28 591st 617 4.2%
2023 4.03 622nd 640 2.8%
2024 3.45 605th 641 5.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Starms Discovery

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.67 363rd 417 12.9%
2019 20.03 371st 414 10.4%
2021 18.63 430th 437 1.6%
2022 18.64 396th 421 5.9%
2023 18.40 424th 439 3.4%
2024 28.04 332nd 425 21.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Starms Discovery

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.64 535th 551 2.9%
2019 2.38 546th 557 2.0%
2021 7.20 538th 574 6.3%
2022 5.43 550th 576 4.5%
2023 3.33 578th 579 0.2%
2024 1.67 576th 580 0.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Starms Discovery

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.66 541st 551 1.8%
2019 3.29 544th 557 2.3%
2021 6.58 542nd 572 5.2%
2022 5.10 555th 577 3.8%
2023 6.99 557th 591 5.8%
2024 8.18 536th 585 8.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Starms Discovery

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.08 133rd 134 0.7%
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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 Starms Discovery

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 10 158 1 167 1 n/a n/a 0 337
1993 7 157 4 177 2 n/a n/a 0 347
1994 5 178 0 179 2 n/a n/a 0 364
1995 27 275 4 19 1 n/a n/a 0 326
1996 27 275 4 19 1 n/a n/a 0 326
1997 34 266 7 15 1 n/a n/a 0 323
1998 36 273 7 10 1 n/a n/a 0 327
1999 41 268 8 9 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2000 31 279 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2001 34 261 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2002 44 361 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 419
2003 44 361 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 419
2004 38 392 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 439
2005 41 392 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2006 39 393 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2007 29 387 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2008 32 394 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2009 31 395 5 2 3 n/a n/a 0 436
2010 26 400 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2011 18 399 4 6 0 0 0 0 427
2012 11 419 1 7 0 0 0 0 438
2013 12 401 0 2 0 0 1 0 416
2014 12 436 4 9 0 0 2 0 463
2015 7 418 3 6 0 0 2 0 436
2016 6 384 1 7 0 0 2 0 400
2017 2 299 0 7 0 0 3 0 311
2018 1 334 0 10 0 0 2 0 347
2019 2 303 0 12 2 0 1 0 320
2020 1 263 1 12 0 0 5 0 282
2021 2 264 2 10 0 0 9 0 287
2022 2 263 1 10 3 0 9 0 288
2023 2 212 0 12 0 0 12 0 238
2024 0 208 0 16 0 0 6 0 230

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 Starms Discovery

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 337 21.0 16.0 52.8
1993 347 22.1 15.7 67.4
1994 364 23.6 15.4 65.9
1995 326 21.5 15.2 66
1996 326 21.5 15.2 66
1997 323 18.5 17.5 65.6
1998 327 16.0 20.4 64.5
1999 326 18.6 17.5 73.6
2000 328 16.0 20.5 71.3
2001 307 18.0 17.1 69.1
2002 419 25.0 16.8 85.2
2003 419 25.0 16.8 85.2
2004 439 32.0 13.7 85.9
2005 442 32.0 13.8 n/a
2006 445 27.0 16.5 n/a
2007 429 25.0 17.2 87.6
2008 437 24.3 18.0 87.2
2009 436 26.5 16.5 83.7
2010 435 27.7 15.6 91.5
2011 427 28.7 14.8 89.7
2012 438 24.4 17.9 94.1
2013 416 29.8 13.9 94.5
2014 463 29.6 15.5 97.8
2015 436 n/a n/a 96.3
2016 400 21.0 19.0 n/a
2017 311 22.3 13.9 99.7
2018 347 14.0 24.7 100
2019 320 19.5 16.4 96.3
2020 282 18.5 15.2 99.6
2021 287 17.9 15.9 99
2022 288 16.9 17.0 94.1
2023 238 16.0 14.8 94.5
2024 230 14.8 15.4 96.5

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 Starms Discovery

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 337 21.0 16.0 52.8
1993 347 22.1 15.7 67.4
1994 364 23.6 15.4 65.9
1995 326 21.5 15.2 66
1996 326 21.5 15.2 66
1997 323 18.5 17.5 65.6
1998 327 16.0 20.4 64.5
1999 326 18.6 17.5 73.6
2000 328 16.0 20.5 71.3
2001 307 18.0 17.1 69.1
2002 419 25.0 16.8 85.2
2003 419 25.0 16.8 85.2
2004 439 32.0 13.7 85.9
2005 442 32.0 13.8 n/a
2006 445 27.0 16.5 n/a
2007 429 25.0 17.2 87.6
2008 437 24.3 18.0 87.2
2009 436 26.5 16.5 83.7
2010 435 27.7 15.6 91.5
2011 427 28.7 14.8 89.7
2012 438 24.4 17.9 94.1
2013 416 29.8 13.9 94.5
2014 463 29.6 15.5 97.8
2015 436 n/a n/a 96.3
2016 400 21.0 19.0 n/a
2017 311 22.3 13.9 99.7
2018 347 14.0 24.7 100
2019 320 19.5 16.4 96.3
2020 282 18.5 15.2 99.6
2021 287 17.9 15.9 99
2022 288 16.9 17.0 94.1
2023 238 16.0 14.8 94.5
2024 230 14.8 15.4 96.5

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 Starms Discovery

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,251 (14.9%) $12,834 (85.1%) $15,086
2020 $1,816 (12.0%) $13,343 (88.0%) $15,160
2021 $3,152 (19.6%) $12,889 (80.4%) $16,041

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Starms Discovery

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1013th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 1061st of 1067 Elementary schools
 1.8%
Ranks 585th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 622nd of 640 Middle schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Starms Discovery)2.63.9
 1.3%
   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 (Starms Discovery)7.93.9
 4%
   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 (Starms Discovery)11.80
 11.8%
   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 (Starms Discovery)5.90
 5.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)16.412.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Starms Discovery)8.80
 8.8%
   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 (Starms Discovery)2.90
 2.9%
   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 (Starms Discovery)2.90
 2.9%
   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 (Starms Discovery)5.70
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)18.214.9
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Starms Discovery)00
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)19.515.9
 3.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Starms Discovery)00
   6th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)14.79.9
 4.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Starms Discovery)2.810.5
 7.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)24.220.7
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Starms Discovery)2.90
 2.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)14.39.4
 4.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Starms Discovery)3.25.3
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)1916.7
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Starms Discovery)00
   8th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)13.16.9
 6.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Starms Discovery)12.910.5
 2.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Milwaukee School District)25.132.1
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Starms Discovery)9.76.3
 3.4%
   8th Grade Science (Milwaukee School District)24.822.2
 2.7%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students320238
 25.6%
African American303212
 30%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic1212
Pacific Islander00
White22
Two or More Races112
 1100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.3%94.5%
 1.7%


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Students at Starms Discovery are 90% African American, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 230 students attended Starms Discovery.

Starms Discovery ranks in the bottom 2.1% of Wisconsin elementary schools.


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