Below Average
#1892 of 2,105 schools in WI
Green Tree Preparatory Academy
High School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI
A Milwaukee School District charter high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6850 N 53rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53223
- Math 4% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 6% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Green Tree Preparatory Academy score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 5% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 6% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Green Tree Preparatory Academy 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 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat 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
$60,477
Median home value
$184,300
Median rent
$1,071/mo
College educated
29%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53223; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early View Academy of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Destiny High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Brown Deer Middle/highEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–12 | 1.6 mi | 925 | Compare → |
| Carmen Mid/hi Northwest CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 6–12 | 2.1 mi | 586 | 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
- #111 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
Green Tree Preparatory Academy is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Green Tree Preparatory Academy
Green Tree Preparatory Academy is a public high school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 496 students in grades 6th-12th with a 33.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,892 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Green Tree Preparatory Academy
What grades does Green Tree Preparatory Academy serve?
Green Tree Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Green Tree Preparatory Academy?
Green Tree Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 496 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Tree Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Tree Preparatory Academy is 33.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Green Tree Preparatory Academy rank in WI?
Green Tree Preparatory Academy ranks #1,892 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Green Tree Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Green Tree Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Green Tree Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Green Tree Preparatory Academy has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Green Tree Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Green Tree Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Green Tree Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Green Tree Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Green Tree Preparatory Academy?
94.8% of students at Green Tree Preparatory Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 496
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 33.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.3%
- Phone
- (414) 206-0500
- Area population (ZIP 53223)
- 29,287
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 53223; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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