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Posted February 6, 2013

This is a wonderful school. We were nervous at first about our daughter attending school in West Allis and was not sure about how well this school would be. I heard great things but you never know for sure. Well I have to say it way exceeded my expectations. Her 5K teacher is very good and patient. I can't say enough great things about their afterschool "safe" program. You can tell the staff at Longfellow are serious about the children and their education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 12, 2012

Will my son gose to this school... my son like the school how the teachers are with him..and i like the way the my bby is learnimg very fast....and feel safe at school...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 10, 2011

A school shouldn't be judged solely by test scores. This outstanding school staff, which places students and their families at the core of all activities, is a nurturing environment in which both the academic and the social growth of children is emphasized. 21st century tools are being placed in the hands of 21st century learners to increase their engagement in- and understanding of- their world. Full-time Art, Music, and Physical Education specialists ensure the holistic development of each child, their talents and their natural inquisitive nature.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted January 3, 2011

Excellent school to work in. The quallity of of the staff makes everyone there the best they can be. The students and parents make it a true community with lots of spirit. The administration vision for the school has made this all possible.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 16, 2010

Best school i have every seen in milwaukee WI. My children love it there, and even like going to their excellent after school program. Great staff and awsome teachers! I really give this school 5 stars its well worth it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 30, 2007

The best in our experience of 5 other MPS schools. Excellent staff, well mannered kids, comitted teachers and staff. Excellent resources, clean and modernized 150 year old school that outshines even newer schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
60%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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 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. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
39%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
82%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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 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. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
58%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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 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. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
54%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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 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. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
57%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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 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. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 66% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
33%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
54%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 82% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
51%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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 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. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students57%
Female56%
Male59%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities34%
Non-disabled63%
English learners53%
Proficient in English60%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant57%

Reading

All Students63%
Female67%
Male59%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled67%
English learners47%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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 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. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

All Students53%
Female71%
Male39%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled57%
English learners32%
Proficient in English65%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant53%

Math

All Students63%
Female77%
Male51%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled69%
English learners52%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%

Reading

All Students54%
Female65%
Male46%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities27%
Non-disabled62%
English learners48%
Proficient in English59%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant54%

Science

All Students59%
Female68%
Male52%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities54%
Non-disabled60%
English learners44%
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%

Social Studies

All Students88%
Female97%
Male80%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled93%
English learners80%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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 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. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students55%
Female54%
Male57%
Black, not of Hispanic origin17%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic61%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities16%
Non-disabled66%
English learners37%
Proficient in English62%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant55%

Reading

All Students64%
Female62%
Male67%
Black, not of Hispanic origin42%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities32%
Non-disabled74%
English learners46%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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 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. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students57%
Female61%
Male53%
Black, not of Hispanic origin44%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities20%
Non-disabled63%
English learners44%
Proficient in English61%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant57%

Reading

All Students81%
Female97%
Male65%
Black, not of Hispanic origin67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities30%
Non-disabled90%
English learners81%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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 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. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students77%
Female74%
Male80%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities25%
Non-disabled86%
English learners72%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%

Reading

All Students68%
Female69%
Male66%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic66%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities17%
Non-disabled77%
English learners48%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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 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. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

All Students45%
Female47%
Male44%
Black, not of Hispanic origin27%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
Non-disabled53%
English learners27%
Proficient in English54%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant45%

Math

All Students77%
Female74%
Male81%
Black, not of Hispanic origin36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities42%
Non-disabled84%
English learners84%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%

Reading

All Students65%
Female64%
Male66%
Black, not of Hispanic origin36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities8%
Non-disabled74%
English learners58%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%

Science

All Students62%
Female63%
Male61%
Black, not of Hispanic origin45%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities42%
Non-disabled66%
English learners39%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant62%

Social Studies

All Students64%
Female61%
Male68%
Black, not of Hispanic origin36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities17%
Non-disabled73%
English learners58%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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 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. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

GreatSchools Rating

What makes up this rating?

Academic rating
5 / 10
Climate rating
6 / 10

This school's GreatSchools Rating is based on academics (90%) and climate (10%). The academic rating measures students' test scores, academic growth and college readiness. The climate rating measures safety, cleanliness, parent involvement and more.

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Overall academic rating

5

Average

Test score rating 2012*
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Student growth rating 2012**
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City
State
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Reading growth
Above average
Math growth
Above average

*Test scores are based on the 2012 WSAS results from the state of Wisconsin.

**The academic growth rating measures how schools affect student test score improvement over time in reading and math. This data is from 2012 and is provided by the Value-Added Research Center and Milwaukee Public Schools. Private school growth data is not included in the rating because it is not comparable with public school results.

Climate ratings

This rating encompasses five elements of school climate: safety and cleanliness, respect and relationships, expectations for students, teacher collaboration and support, and parent involvement. This school's climate ratings are the result of GreatSchools' analysis of teacher survey data from the Spring 2012 School Climate Survey developed by Milwaukee Public Schools.

Overall climate rating

6

Average
Based on 55 teacher
responses

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Creating healthy, respectful relationships.

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Promoting high academic expectations for all students.

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 78% 10%
Black, not Hispanic 13% 10%
White, not Hispanic 7% 74%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 2% 1%
Asian 0% 4%
Multiracial N/A 2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 34%N/A6%
Disabled students 18%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 95%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

School leader's name Wendell J Smith
Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • MPS Safe School Award (2009)
  • MPS Safe School Award (2008)

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many needs and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program for very challenging needs such as autism or complete visual impairment
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Instrumental music lessons

Language learning

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • Spanish
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many languages and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program school-wide for at least 25% of our population
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Gym
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 7:45
School end time
  • 2:30
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Mr. Wendell Smith
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Age at which early childhood or Pre-K program begins
  • 4 years old
Is there an application process?
  • No
Fax number
  • (414) 902-9815

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Core knowledge
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • None
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

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  • Spanish
Level of special education programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many needs and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program for very challenging needs such as autism or complete visual impairment
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many languages and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program school-wide for at least 25% of our population

Resources

Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Remediation
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
School facilities
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Playground
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Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • softball
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Instrumental music lessons

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Student council/government
School leaders can update this information here.

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School culture

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  • Longfellow is blessed with an extremely talented and dedicated group of teachers that see themselves as servants to the needs of children and families. The staff is focused on student outcomes and in improving the community around the school. The level of engagement of students and staff is extremely high in this 125 year old, beautifully maintained building. Dynamic adults in this school provide each student with their best chance at success in becoming well-adjusted, life-long learners.
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How to apply

Does this school have an application or enrollment process?
 

No

Planning Ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Hamilton High School
South Division High School
Bay View High School
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1021 S 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
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Phone: (414) 902-9800

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