Very Good
#454 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 22% in state
Downtown Montessori
Elementary School · Downtown Montessori Academy Inc · Milwaukee, WI
A charter elementary school in Milwaukee, WI where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2507 S Graham St, Milwaukee, WI 53207
- Math 58% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Downtown Montessori score 68% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Downtown Montessori 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lucas Evangelical Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Milwaukee Parkside SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 853 | Compare → |
| Riley Dual Language Montessori SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| St Augustine Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,379 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Downtown Montessori Academy Inc
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Downtown Montessori is listed in Downtown Montessori Academy Inc; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Downtown Montessori
Downtown Montessori is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Downtown Montessori Academy Inc, serving approximately 239 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #454 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Downtown Montessori
What grades does Downtown Montessori serve?
Downtown Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Downtown Montessori?
Downtown Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downtown Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Downtown Montessori is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Downtown Montessori rank in WI?
Downtown Montessori ranks #454 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Downtown Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Downtown Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Downtown Montessori?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Downtown Montessori has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Downtown Montessori a charter school?
Yes, Downtown Montessori is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Downtown Montessori a Title I school?
No, Downtown Montessori is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 239
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (414) 744-6005
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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