Serving 595 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 595 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes's student population of 595 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
595 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1750 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
99%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
1%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes's ranking?
Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes is ranked #1750 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes often compared to?
Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artesis often viewed alongside schools like Greenfield Bilingual by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes?
595 students attend Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes?
Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes offer ?
Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes part of?
Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes located?
Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes is located in the Burnham Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 3 other public schools located in Burnham Park.
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