Below Average
#1734 of 2,105 schools in WI
Milwaukee School of Languages
High School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI
A high school in Milwaukee, WI where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8400 W Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI 53222
- Math 19% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Milwaukee School of Languages score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Milwaukee School of Languages 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 41Some 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
$73,523
Median home value
$202,100
Median rent
$1,026/mo
College educated
44%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53222; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdom Prep Lutheran High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Divine Savior Holy Angels High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 680 | Compare → |
| East HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,041 | Compare → |
| Milwaukee Lutheran High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 858 | 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
- #80 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 School of Languages is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milwaukee School of Languages
Milwaukee School of Languages is a public high school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 951 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,734 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milwaukee School of Languages
What grades does Milwaukee School of Languages serve?
Milwaukee School of Languages serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Milwaukee School of Languages?
Milwaukee School of Languages has an enrollment of approximately 951 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee School of Languages?
The student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee School of Languages is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Milwaukee School of Languages rank in WI?
Milwaukee School of Languages ranks #1,734 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Milwaukee School of Languages's MySchoolScout rating?
Milwaukee School of Languages has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 School of Languages?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milwaukee School of Languages has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Milwaukee School of Languages a charter school?
No, Milwaukee School of Languages is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Milwaukee School of Languages a Title I school?
No, Milwaukee School of Languages is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milwaukee School of Languages?
60.8% of students at Milwaukee School of Languages 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
- 951
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.2%
- Phone
- (414) 393-5700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 53222)
- 24,400
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 53222; 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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