Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy

Summary:

Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Milwaukee School District, with 299 students. Unfortunately, this relatively small school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Wisconsin elementary schools over the past several years, with a statewide rank between 984-1055 out of over 1,000 schools and a 0 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating very poor performance.

The school's academic performance is abysmal, with proficiency rates well below the Milwaukee School District and Wisconsin state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 10.53% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 21.43% for the district and 52.07% statewide. The math proficiency rates are even worse, with 0% of students in grades 4-8 reaching proficiency. Additionally, the school has struggled with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching over 55% in the 2022-2023 school year, and has had dropout rates as high as 5% in recent years, which is concerning for an elementary school.

When comparing Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy to other nearby elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District, such as Milwaukee German Immersion, which has significantly higher proficiency rates, the stark contrast highlights the challenges faced by Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy. The combination of high poverty, chronic absenteeism, and low test scores suggests that the school is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students, and significant interventions and support are needed to improve outcomes for the students it serves.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 6600 W Melvina St
       Milwaukee, WI  53216-2004


(414) 353-3830

District: Milwaukee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1055th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,077 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  29.5 Help
Number of students:  295

Racial breakdown:

African American:
91.9%
Hispanic:
6.1%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.6% Help


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Compare Details Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy ranks worse than 99.4% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 101st 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 1.22. (See more...)
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Compare Details Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy ranks worse than 96.9% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.23. (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 (91.9%), Hispanic (6.1%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy is 29.5. 104 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy employs 9.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy is $16,077, which is the 45th highest among 106 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy 1055th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy 621st of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Milwaukee Environmental Science 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 Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 7.73 988th 1076 8.2%
2016 3.38 1030th 1075 4.2%
2017 3.57 1020th 1071 4.8%
2018 3.11 984th 1025 4.0%
2019 4.20 987th 1037 4.8%
2021 4.55 1005th 1050 4.3%
2022 2.77 1040th 1067 2.5%
2023 3.92 1029th 1067 3.6%
2024 1.22 1055th 1061 0.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.96 693rd 742 6.6%
2022 17.06 685th 748 8.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.47 954th 997 4.3%
2019 5.14 949th 1002 5.3%
2021 6.54 951st 1004 5.3%
2022 4.50 972nd 1017 4.4%
2023 5.39 964th 1010 4.6%
2024 2.14 996th 1011 1.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.86 959th 997 3.8%
2019 5.17 957th 1002 4.5%
2021 4.46 974th 1003 2.9%
2022 2.52 1010th 1017 0.7%
2023 4.19 974th 1011 3.7%
2024 1.31 1010th 1012 0.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.42 138th 161 14.3%
2021 36.15 92nd 141 34.8%
2024 13.45 135th 137 1.5%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 2.75 592nd 609 2.8%
2017 4.65 571st 612 6.7%
2018 3.75 550th 579 5.0%
2019 8.52 548th 594 7.7%
2021 8.59 555th 613 9.5%
2022 8.25 568th 617 7.9%
2023 9.51 593rd 640 7.3%
2024 2.23 621st 641 3.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.33 330th 417 20.9%
2019 53.08 157th 414 62.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.26 532nd 551 3.4%
2019 8.22 517th 557 7.2%
2021 9.52 522nd 574 9.1%
2022 10.89 523rd 576 9.2%
2023 16.10 500th 579 13.6%
2024 6.84 536th 580 7.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.83 510th 551 7.4%
2019 12.30 506th 557 9.2%
2021 10.17 522nd 572 8.7%
2022 8.73 536th 577 7.1%
2023 4.82 573rd 591 3.0%
2024 1.71 578th 585 1.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.87 71st 134 47.0%
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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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by a parent
Friday, December 14, 2018

Open Quote O bullying police have yet too see it ...they say they have one but if they do have yet to see oneLet's kids run the school kids bully everyone in the school kids tell teachers what they are not going to do they take sides picks and choose who they want to listen too never call anyone back ....kids beating up teachers...teachers are scared of the students Close Quote



Enrollment information for Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 2 133 4 1 0 0 0 0 140
2015 8 205 3 1 0 0 0 0 217
2016 13 288 5 3 0 1 0 0 310
2017 15 363 5 4 0 1 1 0 389
2018 10 372 9 12 0 0 2 0 405
2019 6 363 8 25 0 0 12 0 414
2020 8 359 8 30 1 0 11 0 417
2021 4 297 6 29 1 0 6 0 343
2022 5 298 6 21 0 0 3 0 333
2023 3 271 3 18 0 0 4 0 299
2024 1 271 1 18 0 0 4 0 295

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

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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 Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 140 6.0 23.3 96.4
2015 217 n/a n/a 91.7
2016 310 15.0 20.6 5.8
2017 389 8.5 45.7 84.6
2018 405 14.7 27.5 99.3
2019 414 7.0 59.1 87.4
2020 417 17.0 24.5 87.1
2021 343 14.0 24.5 94.5
2022 333 24.0 13.8 88.3
2023 299 14.9 19.9 97.7
2024 295 9.9 29.5 96.6

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 Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 140 6.0 23.3 96.4
2015 217 n/a n/a 91.7
2016 310 15.0 20.6 5.8
2017 389 8.5 45.7 84.6
2018 405 14.7 27.5 99.3
2019 414 7.0 59.1 87.4
2020 417 17.0 24.5 87.1
2021 343 14.0 24.5 94.5
2022 333 24.0 13.8 88.3
2023 299 14.9 19.9 97.7
2024 295 9.9 29.5 96.6

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 Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,284 (9.4%) $12,308 (90.6%) $13,592
2020 $1,874 (13.0%) $12,488 (87.0%) $14,362
2021 $2,993 (18.6%) $13,084 (81.4%) $16,077

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Milwaukee Environmental Science 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 987th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 1029th of 1067 Elementary schools
 1.3%
Ranks 548th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 593rd of 640 Middle schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy)3.93.1
 0.7%
   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 (Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy)00
   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 (Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy)10.33.7
 6.6%
   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 (Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy)7.74
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)16.412.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy)12.820
 7.2%
   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 (Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy)7.720
 12.3%
   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 (Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy)8.10
 8.1%
   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 (Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy)8.10
 8.1%
   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 (Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy)22.910
 12.9%
   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 (Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy)11.42.4
 9%
   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 (Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy)7.58.3
 0.8%
   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 (Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy)00
   7th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)14.39.4
 4.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy)11.520.7
 9.2%
   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 (Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy)23.13.5
 19.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)13.16.9
 6.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy)23.141.4
 18.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Milwaukee School District)25.132.1
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy)19.224.1
 4.9%
   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 Students414299
 27.8%
African American363271
 25.3%
American Indian00
Asian83
 62.5%
Hispanic2518
 28%
Pacific Islander00
White63
 50%
Two or More Races124
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.4%97.7%
 10.2%


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Students at Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy are 92% African American, 6% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy ranks in the bottom 0.6% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 295 students attended Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy.


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