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Milwaukee Excellence Charter School
High School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI
A charter high school in Milwaukee, WI where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4950 N 24th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Milwaukee Excellence Charter School score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Milwaukee Excellence Charter School 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$45,288
Median home value
$150,200
Median rent
$980/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
41.7%
Poverty rate
24.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53209; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbrook AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| Holy Redeemer Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Assata HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Banner Preparatory School of MilwaukeeEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 44 | 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.
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
- #152 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 Excellence Charter School is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milwaukee Excellence Charter School
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School is a public high school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 269 students in grades 6th-12th with a 53.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,089 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milwaukee Excellence Charter School
What grades does Milwaukee Excellence Charter School serve?
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Milwaukee Excellence Charter School?
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 269 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee Excellence Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee Excellence Charter School is 53.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Milwaukee Excellence Charter School rank in WI?
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School ranks #2,089 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Milwaukee Excellence Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Excellence Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milwaukee Excellence Charter School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Milwaukee Excellence Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Milwaukee Excellence Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Milwaukee Excellence Charter School a Title I school?
No, Milwaukee Excellence Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milwaukee Excellence Charter School?
86.2% of students at Milwaukee Excellence Charter School 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
- 269
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 53.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Phone
- (414) 464-7188
- Area population (ZIP 53209)
- 44,963
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 53209; 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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