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South Milwaukee Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 732 students

 

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Posted February 18, 2010

My child has special needs and this school is terrible for special needs children. The teachers dont take time with the students and alot of kids there are just not controlled and have bad attitudes.My child will not be attending again next year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 22, 2008

As with anything in life, you get out of it what you put in. I attended SMMS and found it to be full of very good teachers who loved their job. There are many extra curriculars and co-curiculars available, both in academics and sports. Parents need to be there to push there children to particpate in activities. It is too easy for blame someone else. Look around, talk, explore. Middle School is a time of discovery, and even with the requirements of NCLB, the school offers a large selection of exploratory classes and extra curriculars. Join up and become active.


Posted November 9, 2007

My child hates this school, and there are too many problems with other students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2005

My child started to go to this school last year and I don't like it at all. The teachers she's had were terrible and the guidance counsler was snotty. Also, the staff is not very understanding in the needs of a child that has A.D.H.D. Of course,I dread sending her back to this school,but there is no other school for her to go to.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 31, 2004

Anyone associated with this school should be ashamed. The teachers do not teach. The system sets children up to fail. They have no resources for parents. No progress reports to inform you of potential problems. Terrible.
—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.

About these ratings

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 79% in 2012.

222 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

222 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
85%
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.

216 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

216 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%
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.

216 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

216 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

216 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

216 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%
Social Studies

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

216 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
85%
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 Students77%
Female77%
Male76%
Black, not of Hispanic origin63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin79%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities38%
Non-disabled84%
English learners71%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%

Reading

All Students81%
Female84%
Male79%
Black, not of Hispanic origin72%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin82%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities41%
Non-disabled88%
English learners64%
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 Students74%
Female78%
Male70%
Black, not of Hispanic origin36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin78%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities15%
Non-disabled85%
English learners50%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%

Reading

All Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
Black, not of Hispanic origin82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin86%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities36%
Non-disabled97%
English learners70%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
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 Students68%
Female78%
Male58%
Black, not of Hispanic origin60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin72%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities16%
Non-disabled76%
English learners36%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%

Math

All Students79%
Female85%
Male75%
Black, not of Hispanic origin70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin82%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities38%
Non-disabled86%
English learners57%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%

Reading

All Students81%
Female88%
Male73%
Black, not of Hispanic origin80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin82%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities26%
Non-disabled90%
English learners57%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%

Science

All Students83%
Female88%
Male78%
Black, not of Hispanic origin70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin83%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities35%
Non-disabled91%
English learners71%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%

Social Studies

All Students84%
Female90%
Male78%
Black, not of Hispanic origin90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin84%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities41%
Non-disabled91%
English learners57%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White, not Hispanic 80% 74%
Hispanic 11% 10%
Black, not Hispanic 5% 10%
Asian 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% 1%
Multiracial 0% 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 6%N/A6%
Disabled students 13%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 44%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Gregory Fuller
Fax number
  • (414) 766-5803

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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1001 15th Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
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