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#2096 of 2,105 schools in WI

Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning

School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI

A Milwaukee School District school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1017 N 12th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233

  • Math 1% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 1% vs WI 52% (2025)
  • 24.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency1.3% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency1.3% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-53 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-49.9 pts
Overall Proficiency1% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected-16.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness1.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate24.5%
AP Participation1.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.9:1
District spending per student$18,815

Students at Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning score 1% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

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2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency1%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency1%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
52%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 59 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 1% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
19%
ELA
12%
2012
Math
7%
ELA
7%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
5%
2014
Math
2%
ELA
9%
2015
Math
2%
ELA
5%
2016
Math
1%
ELA
5%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
2%
2018
Math
1%
ELA
2%
2019
Math
1%
ELA
2%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
13%
2025
Math
1%
ELA
1%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 11% (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 40 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning 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 82Very Walkable
  • Transit 61Good Transit
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • 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

$20,306

Median home value

$132,900

Median rent

$846/mo

College educated

16.7%

Homeownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

62.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53233; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Milwaukee Academy of ScienceCharter · enrollment unverified4.2PK–120.6 mi1,404Compare →
Golda Meir SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.83–120.8 mi1,211Compare →
Grant Gordon Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified5.2PK1.3 mi46Compare →
Clara Mohammed School Inc.Private · tuition8.8privateK–121.5 mi141Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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 School District

Schools in district
156
Rank in district
#154 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

Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning

Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning is a public school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 431 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 26.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,096 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning

What grades does Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning serve?

Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning?

Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning?

The student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning is 26.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning rank in WI?

Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning ranks #2,096 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning's MySchoolScout rating?

Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning a charter school?

No, Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning a Title I school?

No, Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning?

92.1% of students at Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning 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 – 12th
Enrollment
431
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Milwaukee County
4-Year Graduation
24.5%
Area population (ZIP 53233)
14,412
Area average commute
19 min
Area median age
22.3
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 53233; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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