Very Good
#526 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 25% in state
Bay View Montessori School
Elementary School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI
A Milwaukee School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
357 E Howard Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
- Math 44% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 23:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bay View Montessori School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025, across a 10-year record (2016–2025).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bay View Montessori School 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$79,576
Median home value
$228,500
Median rent
$1,145/mo
College educated
45.1%
Homeownership
60.1%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 2,264 | Compare → |
| Burdick ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| Clement Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Whittier ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 142 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #4 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
Bay View Montessori School is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bay View Montessori School
Bay View Montessori School is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 484 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #526 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bay View Montessori School
What grades does Bay View Montessori School serve?
Bay View Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Bay View Montessori School?
Bay View Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay View Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay View Montessori School is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bay View Montessori School rank in WI?
Bay View Montessori School ranks #526 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Bay View Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bay View Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Bay View Montessori School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bay View Montessori School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Bay View Montessori School a charter school?
No, Bay View Montessori School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bay View Montessori School a Title I school?
No, Bay View Montessori School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bay View Montessori School?
38.0% of students at Bay View Montessori School 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 484
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.4%
- Phone
- (414) 935-0700
- Area population (ZIP 53207)
- 34,536
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
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 53207; 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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