Very Good
#659 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 31% in state
Macdowell Montessori School K3-12
School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI
A Milwaukee School District school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
6415 W Mount Vernon Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53213
- Math 24% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 17 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025, across a 14-year record (2012–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
$94,144
Median home value
$311,200
Median rent
$1,228/mo
College educated
62.6%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53213; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Coletta Day School of MilwaukeePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.6 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Wauwatosa Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Victory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–11 | 2.1 mi | 248 | Compare → |
| Vel R Phillips SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 119 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #5 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
Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Macdowell Montessori School K3-12
Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 is a public school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 860 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #659 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Macdowell Montessori School K3-12
What grades does Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 serve?
Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Macdowell Montessori School K3-12?
Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 has an enrollment of approximately 860 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macdowell Montessori School K3-12?
The student-teacher ratio at Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 rank in WI?
Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 ranks #659 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Macdowell Montessori School K3-12's MySchoolScout rating?
Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Macdowell Montessori School K3-12?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 a charter school?
No, Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 a Title I school?
No, Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Macdowell Montessori School K3-12?
65.5% of students at Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 860
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (414) 935-1400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 53213)
- 26,293
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 53213; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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