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Milwaukee Public Schools

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5225 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Milwaukee County
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PH: (414) 475-8393
FAX: (414) 475-8595

  • Grades PK-12
  • 80,934 students
  • 175 schools

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 WSAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 61% (2012)
 65% (2011)
 62% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

Math
 51% (2012)
 53% (2011)
 55% (2010)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading
 61% (2012)
 64% (2011)
 64% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

Social Studies
 80% (2012)
 78% (2011)
 82% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2012.

Science
 52% (2012)
 54% (2011)
 54% (2010)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

Language Arts
 54% (2012)
 56% (2011)
 58% (2010)
The state average for Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

Math
 55% (2012)
 59% (2011)
 61% (2010)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading
 58% (2012)
 65% (2011)
 61% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

Math
 56% (2012)
 59% (2011)
 58% (2010)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading
 64% (2012)
 67% (2011)
 63% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

Math
 51% (2012)
 57% (2011)
 52% (2010)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading
 65% (2012)
 69% (2011)
 67% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

Math
 55% (2012)
 53% (2011)
 58% (2010)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading
 66% (2012)
 70% (2011)
 67% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

Social Studies
 56% (2012)
 59% (2011)
 57% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 82% in 2012.

Science
 52% (2012)
 51% (2011)
 55% (2010)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

Language Arts
 40% (2012)
 41% (2011)
 42% (2010)
The state average for Language Arts was 66% in 2012.

Math
 55% (2012)
 52% (2011)
 56% (2010)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading
 51% (2012)
 45% (2011)
 45% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

Social Studies
 46% (2012)
 52% (2011)
 43% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

Science
 35% (2012)
 37% (2011)
 34% (2010)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

Language Arts
 41% (2012)
 40% (2011)
 40% (2010)
The state average for Language Arts was 73% in 2012.

Math
 37% (2012)
 36% (2011)
 34% (2010)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in English language arts, science and social studies.
  • The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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 WSAS Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students61%
Female62%
Male54%
Black, not of Hispanic origin50%
Asian/Pacific Islander65%
Hispanic58%
American Indian/Alaskan Native67%
White, not of Hispanic origin78%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities18%
Non-disabled67%
English learners47%
Proficient in English60%
Non-migrant61%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female48%
Male49%
Black, not of Hispanic origin35%
Asian/Pacific Islander62%
Hispanic54%
American Indian/Alaskan Native63%
White, not of Hispanic origin74%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities22%
Non-disabled54%
English learners54%
Proficient in English47%
Non-migrant51%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students61%
Female64%
Male55%
Black, not of Hispanic origin50%
Asian/Pacific Islander71%
Hispanic63%
American Indian/Alaskan Native79%
White, not of Hispanic origin79%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities19%
Non-disabled70%
English learners53%
Proficient in English60%
Non-migrant61%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students80%
Female81%
Male76%
Black, not of Hispanic origin71%
Asian/Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic85%
American Indian/Alaskan Native76%
White, not of Hispanic origin90%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities52%
Non-disabled86%
English learners81%
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant80%

ScienceThis District
All Students52%
Female52%
Male49%
Black, not of Hispanic origin38%
Asian/Pacific Islander66%
Hispanic55%
American Indian/Alaskan Native60%
White, not of Hispanic origin76%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities24%
Non-disabled57%
English learners52%
Proficient in English49%
Non-migrant52%

Language ArtsThis District
All Students54%
Female58%
Male47%
Black, not of Hispanic origin43%
Asian/Pacific Islander63%
Hispanic56%
American Indian/Alaskan Native66%
White, not of Hispanic origin74%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities21%
Non-disabled62%
English learners46%
Proficient in English54%
Non-migrant54%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female53%
Male53%
Black, not of Hispanic origin41%
Asian/Pacific Islander72%
Hispanic59%
American Indian/Alaskan Native65%
White, not of Hispanic origin74%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities22%
Non-disabled61%
English learners57%
Proficient in English52%
Non-migrant55%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students58%
Female61%
Male51%
Black, not of Hispanic origin47%
Asian/Pacific Islander65%
Hispanic58%
American Indian/Alaskan Native75%
White, not of Hispanic origin72%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities15%
Non-disabled67%
English learners40%
Proficient in English57%
Non-migrant59%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female53%
Male51%
Black, not of Hispanic origin41%
Asian/Pacific Islander74%
Hispanic58%
American Indian/Alaskan Native73%
White, not of Hispanic origin71%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities20%
Non-disabled61%
English learners51%
Proficient in English53%
Non-migrant56%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students64%
Female67%
Male54%
Black, not of Hispanic origin52%
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanic67%
American Indian/Alaskan Native63%
White, not of Hispanic origin76%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities18%
Non-disabled73%
English learners49%
Proficient in English62%
Non-migrant62%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female48%
Male46%
Black, not of Hispanic origin36%
Asian/Pacific Islander71%
Hispanic55%
American Indian/Alaskan Native49%
White, not of Hispanic origin70%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities15%
Non-disabled58%
English learners41%
Proficient in English49%
Non-migrant49%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students65%
Female68%
Male58%
Black, not of Hispanic origin56%
Asian/Pacific Islander68%
Hispanic68%
American Indian/Alaskan Native73%
White, not of Hispanic origin80%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities22%
Non-disabled76%
English learners48%
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant64%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female55%
Male50%
Black, not of Hispanic origin40%
Asian/Pacific Islander74%
Hispanic63%
American Indian/Alaskan Native58%
White, not of Hispanic origin72%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities15%
Non-disabled64%
English learners51%
Proficient in English53%
Non-migrant54%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students66%
Female67%
Male57%
Black, not of Hispanic origin54%
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanic68%
American Indian/Alaskan Native69%
White, not of Hispanic origin78%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities16%
Non-disabled74%
English learners50%
Proficient in English63%
Migrant67%
Non-migrant62%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students56%
Female54%
Male51%
Black, not of Hispanic origin43%
Asian/Pacific Islander65%
Hispanic61%
American Indian/Alaskan Native57%
White, not of Hispanic origin73%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities16%
Non-disabled63%
English learners42%
Proficient in English53%
Migrant50%
Non-migrant53%

ScienceThis District
All Students52%
Female49%
Male48%
Black, not of Hispanic origin39%
Asian/Pacific Islander61%
Hispanic55%
American Indian/Alaskan Native50%
White, not of Hispanic origin73%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities15%
Non-disabled58%
English learners32%
Proficient in English51%
Migrant66%
Non-migrant49%

Language ArtsThis District
All Students40%
Female42%
Male32%
Black, not of Hispanic origin28%
Asian/Pacific Islander46%
Hispanic41%
American Indian/Alaskan Native48%
White, not of Hispanic origin59%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities7%
Non-disabled45%
English learners18%
Proficient in English39%
Migrant50%
Non-migrant37%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female53%
Male51%
Black, not of Hispanic origin41%
Asian/Pacific Islander72%
Hispanic58%
American Indian/Alaskan Native62%
White, not of Hispanic origin70%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities15%
Non-disabled62%
English learners45%
Proficient in English52%
Migrant67%
Non-migrant51%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students51%
Female49%
Male43%
Black, not of Hispanic origin40%
Asian/Pacific Islander59%
Hispanic49%
American Indian/Alaskan Native38%
White, not of Hispanic origin67%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities11%
Non-disabled55%
English learners14%
Proficient in English49%
Non-migrant47%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students46%
Female43%
Male39%
Black, not of Hispanic origin32%
Asian/Pacific Islander59%
Hispanic46%
American Indian/Alaskan Native42%
White, not of Hispanic origin62%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities9%
Non-disabled48%
English learners14%
Proficient in English42%
Non-migrant42%

ScienceThis District
All Students35%
Female29%
Male32%
Black, not of Hispanic origin22%
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic34%
American Indian/Alaskan Native35%
White, not of Hispanic origin58%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities5%
Non-disabled37%
English learners8%
Proficient in English33%
Non-migrant32%

Language ArtsThis District
All Students41%
Female43%
Male30%
Black, not of Hispanic origin30%
Asian/Pacific Islander51%
Hispanic40%
American Indian/Alaskan Native42%
White, not of Hispanic origin58%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities5%
Non-disabled44%
English learners10%
Proficient in English38%
Non-migrant37%

MathThis District
All Students37%
Female33%
Male31%
Black, not of Hispanic origin22%
Asian/Pacific Islander57%
Hispanic40%
American Indian/Alaskan Native27%
White, not of Hispanic origin57%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities6%
Non-disabled39%
English learners13%
Proficient in English33%
Non-migrant33%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in English language arts, science and social studies.
  • The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher11615

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 Students

 
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: 1WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program177%39%
Limited English proficient110%6%
Disabled students119%14%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$11,726$10,248
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%61%
Student and staff support11%9%
Administration12%12%
Other expenditures18%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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