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#897 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 43% in state
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
Elementary School · Milwaukee Scholars Charter School Inc · Milwaukee, WI
A charter elementary school in Milwaukee, WI where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7000 W Florist Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53218
- Math 26% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Milwaukee Scholars Charter School score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025, across a 15-year record (2011–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Milwaukee Scholars 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 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
$42,207
Median home value
$122,200
Median rent
$1,034/mo
College educated
10.1%
Homeownership
41.9%
Poverty rate
28.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kluge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| Rocketship Transformation PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Browning ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Greater Holy Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 435 | 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.
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 Scholars Charter School 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 Scholars Charter School is listed in Milwaukee Scholars Charter School Inc; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee Scholars Charter School Inc, serving approximately 769 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #897 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
What grades does Milwaukee Scholars Charter School serve?
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Milwaukee Scholars Charter School?
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 769 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee Scholars Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee Scholars Charter School is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Milwaukee Scholars Charter School rank in WI?
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School ranks #897 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Milwaukee Scholars Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Scholars Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milwaukee Scholars Charter School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Milwaukee Scholars Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Milwaukee Scholars 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 Scholars Charter School a Title I school?
No, Milwaukee Scholars Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milwaukee Scholars Charter School?
88.0% of students at Milwaukee Scholars 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 769
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.5%
- Phone
- (414) 393-0197
- Area population (ZIP 53218)
- 40,581
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 30.4
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 53218; 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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