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#1545 of 2,105 schools in WI
Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language
Elementary School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI
An elementary school in Milwaukee, WI where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2430 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
- Math 11% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 12% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 14% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 73Very 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
$20,306
Median home value
$132,900
Median rent
$846/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
3.3%
Poverty rate
62.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53233; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Academy of ScienceCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,404 | Compare → |
| Messmer Saint RosePrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Messmer St Rose Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Woodlands School - State Street CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.1 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 198 | Compare → |
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.
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
- #50 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
Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language
Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 491 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,545 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language
What grades does Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language serve?
Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language?
Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language?
The student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language rank in WI?
Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language ranks #1,545 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language's MySchoolScout rating?
Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language a charter school?
No, Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language a Title I school?
No, Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language?
91.0% of students at Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language 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
- 491
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.0%
- Phone
- (414) 934-4340
- Area population (ZIP 53233)
- 14,412
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 22.3
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 53233; 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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