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#1125 of 2,105 schools in WI
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus
Elementary School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI
A charter elementary school in Milwaukee, WI where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2449 N 36th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210
- Math 44% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 119.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus 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 76Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$45,268
Median home value
$153,400
Median rent
$1,044/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
41.9%
Poverty rate
30.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metcalfe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th StreetCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Next Door CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | PK | 0.4 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Clarke Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 223 | 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 School District
- Schools in district
- 156
- Rank in district
- #19 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 College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 478 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 119.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,125 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus
What grades does Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus serve?
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus?
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus is 119.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus rank in WI?
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus ranks #1,125 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus a charter school?
Yes, Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus a Title I school?
No, Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus?
77.6% of students at Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus 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
- 478
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 119.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (414) 445-8020
- Area population (ZIP 53210)
- 24,605
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 53210; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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