Metcalfe Elementary

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Metcalfe Elementary is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that serves grades PK-8 as 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. Metcalfe Elementary has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Wisconsin, ranking in the bottom 1-2% of schools for the past decade.

Metcalfe Elementary faces significant challenges, with extremely low academic proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 3.85% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 52.07% statewide. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 46.9% to 77.4% over the past 5 years, and concerning increases in dropout rates, reaching as high as 6.5% in 2021-2022. These metrics are much worse than the district and state averages. Additionally, Metcalfe Elementary serves a student population that is 95% or more eligible for free/reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student body.

While the nearby schools in the Milwaukee School District, such as Clarke Street Elementary, Starms Discovery, and Bethune Academy, also perform poorly on academic metrics, Metcalfe Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing schools in the district. Despite high per-student spending, the school's performance has remained stagnant or declined over the past decade, suggesting that significant and targeted interventions will be needed to improve outcomes for the students at Metcalfe Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 3400 W North Ave
       Milwaukee, WI  53208-1448


(414) 874-3600

District: Milwaukee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1059th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,223 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  342

Racial breakdown:

African American:
93.6%
Two or more races:
2.6%
Hispanic:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.7% Help


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Compare Details Metcalfe Elementary ranks worse than 99.8% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 104th 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 1.11. (See more...)
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Compare Details Metcalfe Elementary ranks worse than 99.4% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.18. (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 (93.6%), two or more races (2.6%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Metcalfe Elementary is 20.2. 89 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Metcalfe Elementary is $17,223, which is the 29th highest among 106 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Metcalfe Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Metcalfe Elementary 1059th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Metcalfe Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Metcalfe Elementary 637th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Metcalfe Elementary 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 Metcalfe Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Metcalfe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 0.86 624th 633 1.4%
2005 0.73 625th 632 1.1%
2006 1.25 703rd 712 1.3%
2007 24.58 581st 689 15.7%
2008 0.66 1012th 1021 0.9%
2009 0.09 1029th 1030 0.1%
2010 1.43 1028th 1045 1.6%
2011 1.00 1030th 1046 1.5%
2012 0.41 1034th 1045 1.1%
2013 2.15 1031st 1053 2.1%
2014 2.51 1031st 1061 2.8%
2015 1.91 1059th 1076 1.6%
2017 1.34 1068th 1071 0.3%
2018 1.79 1005th 1025 2.0%
2019 1.91 1022nd 1037 1.4%
2021 3.68 1026th 1050 2.3%
2022 2.27 1062nd 1067 0.5%
2023 2.46 1055th 1067 1.1%
2024 1.11 1059th 1061 0.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Metcalfe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.13 717th 721 0.6%
2019 16.36 686th 742 7.5%
2021 21.68 635th 746 14.9%
2023 15.66 718th 770 6.8%
2024 10.34 785th 790 0.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Metcalfe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.24 984th 997 1.3%
2019 2.07 992nd 1002 1.0%
2021 6.59 949th 1004 5.5%
2022 2.66 1014th 1017 0.3%
2023 3.39 995th 1010 1.5%
2024 2.19 995th 1011 1.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Metcalfe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.00 972nd 997 2.5%
2019 3.09 980th 1002 2.2%
2021 3.66 987th 1003 1.6%
2022 3.02 999th 1017 1.8%
2023 2.58 1001st 1011 1.0%
2024 1.14 1012th 1012 0.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Metcalfe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.93 152nd 161 5.6%
2023 22.55 123rd 138 10.9%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Metcalfe Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Metcalfe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 0.74 314th 324 3.1%
2005 0.73 321st 332 3.3%
2006 0.61 374th 382 2.1%
2007 20.34 315th 366 13.9%
2008 10.63 478th 519 7.9%
2009 3.92 502nd 521 3.6%
2010 6.35 508th 539 5.8%
2011 0.74 540th 549 1.6%
2012 0.83 544th 559 2.7%
2013 1.33 561st 569 1.4%
2014 1.90 568th 585 2.9%
2015 1.22 608th 612 0.7%
2016 2.32 600th 609 1.5%
2018 1.70 569th 579 1.7%
2019 2.72 577th 594 2.9%
2021 5.76 573rd 613 6.5%
2022 3.15 610th 617 1.1%
2023 4.51 619th 640 3.3%
2024 1.18 637th 641 0.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Metcalfe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.77 398th 417 4.6%
2019 16.94 398th 414 3.9%
2021 20.47 399th 437 8.7%
2022 17.67 411th 421 2.4%
2023 18.06 433rd 439 1.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Metcalfe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.38 538th 551 2.4%
2019 4.24 527th 557 5.4%
2021 12.08 511th 574 11.0%
2022 4.38 560th 576 2.8%
2023 4.03 568th 579 1.9%
2024 2.12 570th 580 1.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Metcalfe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.02 550th 551 0.2%
2019 3.00 549th 557 1.4%
2021 4.23 555th 572 3.0%
2022 3.59 571st 577 1.0%
2023 6.09 562nd 591 4.9%
2024 1.20 585th 585 0.0%
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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 Metcalfe Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 4 138 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2002 12 471 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 484
2003 12 471 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 484
2004 12 450 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2005 11 367 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 384
2006 8 381 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2007 6 298 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2008 7 324 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 335
2009 9 318 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 330
2010 5 324 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 331
2011 8 315 0 8 0 0 0 0 331
2012 1 320 1 6 0 0 0 0 328
2013 1 337 0 4 0 0 0 0 342
2014 2 300 0 6 0 0 5 0 313
2015 3 303 0 8 0 0 0 0 314
2016 3 280 0 14 1 1 3 0 302
2017 3 248 2 16 1 0 8 0 278
2018 5 257 4 14 0 0 6 0 286
2019 8 250 1 17 0 0 10 0 286
2020 6 313 0 15 0 0 12 0 346
2021 7 267 0 10 0 0 11 0 295
2022 10 293 0 12 0 0 11 0 326
2023 4 316 1 7 1 0 5 0 334
2024 4 320 1 8 0 0 9 0 342

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 Metcalfe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 142 9.0 15.8 69
2002 484 23.7 20.4 94.6
2003 484 23.7 20.4 94.6
2004 464 31.0 15.0 95.5
2005 384 31.0 12.4 n/a
2006 394 30.0 13.1 n/a
2007 306 23.0 13.3 90.5
2008 335 18.3 18.3 96.4
2009 330 21.5 15.3 93
2010 331 18.2 18.1 96.1
2011 331 20.8 15.8 94
2012 328 17.0 19.2 96.3
2013 342 20.5 16.6 96.8
2014 313 20.2 15.4 97.1
2015 314 n/a n/a 95.2
2016 302 14.0 21.5 n/a
2017 278 19.8 14.0 96
2018 286 14.0 20.4 96.9
2019 286 14.7 19.3 96.2
2020 346 15.9 21.7 93.4
2021 295 20.1 14.6 98
2022 326 20.4 15.9 95.1
2023 334 20.2 16.4 95.2
2024 342 16.8 20.2 92.7

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 Metcalfe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 142 9.0 15.8 69
2002 484 23.7 20.4 94.6
2003 484 23.7 20.4 94.6
2004 464 31.0 15.0 95.5
2005 384 31.0 12.4 n/a
2006 394 30.0 13.1 n/a
2007 306 23.0 13.3 90.5
2008 335 18.3 18.3 96.4
2009 330 21.5 15.3 93
2010 331 18.2 18.1 96.1
2011 331 20.8 15.8 94
2012 328 17.0 19.2 96.3
2013 342 20.5 16.6 96.8
2014 313 20.2 15.4 97.1
2015 314 n/a n/a 95.2
2016 302 14.0 21.5 n/a
2017 278 19.8 14.0 96
2018 286 14.0 20.4 96.9
2019 286 14.7 19.3 96.2
2020 346 15.9 21.7 93.4
2021 295 20.1 14.6 98
2022 326 20.4 15.9 95.1
2023 334 20.2 16.4 95.2
2024 342 16.8 20.2 92.7

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 Metcalfe Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,823 (11.9%) $13,449 (88.1%) $15,272
2020 $1,891 (13.8%) $11,851 (86.2%) $13,742
2021 $3,709 (21.5%) $13,514 (78.5%) $17,223

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Metcalfe Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1022nd of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 1055th of 1067 Elementary schools
 0.3%
Ranks 577th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 619th of 640 Middle schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Metcalfe Elementary)00
   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 (Metcalfe Elementary)100
 10%
   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 (Metcalfe Elementary)3.90
 3.9%
   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 (Metcalfe Elementary)40
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)16.412.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Metcalfe Elementary)89.5
 1.5%
   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 (Metcalfe Elementary)89.5
 1.5%
   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 (Metcalfe Elementary)05.3
 5.3%
   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 (Metcalfe Elementary)3.70
 3.7%
   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 (Metcalfe Elementary)3.10
 3.1%
   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 (Metcalfe Elementary)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 (Metcalfe Elementary)3.70
 3.7%
   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 (Metcalfe Elementary)3.70
 3.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)14.39.4
 4.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Metcalfe Elementary)8.711.5
 2.8%
   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 (Metcalfe Elementary)4.44
 0.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)13.16.9
 6.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Metcalfe Elementary)9.111.5
 2.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Milwaukee School District)25.132.1
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Metcalfe Elementary)9.111.5
 2.5%
   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 Students286334
 16.8%
African American250316
 26.4%
American Indian01
Asian11
Hispanic177
 58.8%
Pacific Islander00
White84
 50%
Two or More Races105
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.2%95.2%
 0.9%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 342 students attended Metcalfe Elementary.

Students at Metcalfe Elementary are 94% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% White.

Metcalfe Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.2% of Wisconsin elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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