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#994 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 47% in state

Academy of Accelerated Learning

Elementary School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI

A Milwaukee School District elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3727 S 78th St, Milwaukee, WI 53220

  • Math 40% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 47% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.5% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.6% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-14.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.6 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+15.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$18,815
Chronic Absenteeism12.6%

Students at Academy of Accelerated Learning score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency40%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
36%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
29%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
29%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

Based on 30 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Academy of Accelerated Learning sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,164/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milwaukee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,301

Median home value

$218,800

Median rent

$1,063/mo

College educated

27.3%

Homeownership

57.1%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Honey Creek ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified5.2PK–50.7 mi354Compare →
St Johns Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–80.7 mi268Compare →
St John the Evangelist SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–80.8 mi107Compare →
Maple Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–51.0 mi457Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Milwaukee School District

Schools in district
156
Rank in district
#14 of 154
District spending per student
$18,815NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Academy of Accelerated Learning is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Academy of Accelerated Learning

Academy of Accelerated Learning is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 538 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #994 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Academy of Accelerated Learning

What grades does Academy of Accelerated Learning serve?

Academy of Accelerated Learning serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Academy of Accelerated Learning?

Academy of Accelerated Learning has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Accelerated Learning?

The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Accelerated Learning is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Academy of Accelerated Learning rank in WI?

Academy of Accelerated Learning ranks #994 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Academy of Accelerated Learning's MySchoolScout rating?

Academy of Accelerated Learning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Academy of Accelerated Learning?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy of Accelerated Learning has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Academy of Accelerated Learning a charter school?

No, Academy of Accelerated Learning is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Academy of Accelerated Learning a Title I school?

No, Academy of Accelerated Learning is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy of Accelerated Learning?

75.7% of students at Academy of Accelerated Learning qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
538
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Milwaukee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.6%
Area population (ZIP 53220)
27,678
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
39.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53220; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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