Below Average
#1875 of 2,105 schools in WI
Milwaukee Academy of Science
School · Milwaukee Science Education Consortium Inc · Milwaukee, WI
A charter school in Milwaukee, WI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
2000 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
- Math 15% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Milwaukee Academy of Science score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 15% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 15% (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
93.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Milwaukee Academy of Science 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 81Very 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong LearningEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Golda Meir SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 3–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,211 | Compare → |
| Grant Gordon Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK | 1.6 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Next Door CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | PK | 1.7 mi | 107 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Milwaukee Science Education Consortium 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.
Milwaukee Academy of Science is listed in Milwaukee Science Education Consortium Inc; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milwaukee Academy of Science
Milwaukee Academy of Science is a public school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee Science Education Consortium Inc, serving approximately 1,404 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,875 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milwaukee Academy of Science
What grades does Milwaukee Academy of Science serve?
Milwaukee Academy of Science serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Milwaukee Academy of Science?
Milwaukee Academy of Science has an enrollment of approximately 1,404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee Academy of Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee Academy of Science is 20.3:1. 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 Science rank in WI?
Milwaukee Academy of Science ranks #1,875 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Milwaukee Academy of Science's MySchoolScout rating?
Milwaukee Academy of Science 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 Milwaukee Academy of Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milwaukee Academy of Science has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Milwaukee Academy of Science a charter school?
Yes, Milwaukee Academy of Science is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Milwaukee Academy of Science a Title I school?
No, Milwaukee Academy of Science is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milwaukee Academy of Science?
93.4% of students at Milwaukee Academy of Science 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
- 1,404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.9%
- Phone
- (414) 933-0302
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- 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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