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#1113 of 2,105 schools in WI
Milwaukee Math and Science Academy
Elementary School · Milwaukee Math and Science Academy Inc · Milwaukee, WI
A charter elementary school in Milwaukee, WI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2703 N Sherman Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53210
- Math 15% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 10% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Milwaukee Math and Science Academy score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
Based on 30 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Milwaukee Math and Science Academy 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 52Good 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th StreetCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Mt Calvary Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Sherman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 242 | 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.
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 Math and Science Academy 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 Math and Science Academy is listed in Milwaukee Math and Science Academy Inc; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milwaukee Math and Science Academy
Milwaukee Math and Science Academy is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee Math and Science Academy Inc, serving approximately 244 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,113 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milwaukee Math and Science Academy
What grades does Milwaukee Math and Science Academy serve?
Milwaukee Math and Science Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Milwaukee Math and Science Academy?
Milwaukee Math and Science Academy has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee Math and Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee Math and Science Academy is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Milwaukee Math and Science Academy rank in WI?
Milwaukee Math and Science Academy ranks #1,113 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Milwaukee Math and Science Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Milwaukee Math and Science Academy 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 Math and Science Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milwaukee Math and Science Academy has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Milwaukee Math and Science Academy a charter school?
Yes, Milwaukee Math and Science Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Milwaukee Math and Science Academy a Title I school?
No, Milwaukee Math and Science Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milwaukee Math and Science Academy?
87.3% of students at Milwaukee Math and Science Academy 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
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.2%
- Phone
- (414) 263-6400
- 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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