Below Average
#1869 of 2,105 schools in WI
Riley Dual Language Montessori School
Elementary School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI
A Milwaukee School District elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2424 S 4th St, Milwaukee, WI 53207
- Math 9% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riley Dual Language Montessori School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 15% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 17% (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 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riley Dual Language Montessori 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 74Very 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
$79,576
Median home value
$228,500
Median rent
$1,145/mo
College educated
45.1%
Homeownership
60.1%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53207; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,379 | Compare → |
| St Josaphat Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Stellar Collegiate Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Downtown MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 239 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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 School District
- Schools in district
- 156
- Rank in district
- #104 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
Riley Dual Language Montessori School is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riley Dual Language Montessori School
Riley Dual Language Montessori School is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 265 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,869 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riley Dual Language Montessori School
What grades does Riley Dual Language Montessori School serve?
Riley Dual Language Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Riley Dual Language Montessori School?
Riley Dual Language Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riley Dual Language Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riley Dual Language Montessori School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riley Dual Language Montessori School rank in WI?
Riley Dual Language Montessori School ranks #1,869 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Riley Dual Language Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riley Dual Language Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Riley Dual Language Montessori School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riley Dual Language Montessori School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Riley Dual Language Montessori School a charter school?
No, Riley Dual Language Montessori School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riley Dual Language Montessori School a Title I school?
No, Riley Dual Language Montessori School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riley Dual Language Montessori School?
65.3% of students at Riley Dual Language Montessori 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 265
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (414) 902-7100
- Area population (ZIP 53207)
- 34,536
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 53207; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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