Serving 219 students in grades 6-8, Banner School Of Milwaukee 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 was ≤1% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 4% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
219 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤1%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)4%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
90%
9%
White
4%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% WI state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% WI state average).
How many students attend Banner School Of Milwaukee?
219 students attend Banner School Of Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Banner School Of Milwaukee students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Banner School Of Milwaukee offer ?
Banner School Of Milwaukee offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Banner School Of Milwaukee part of?
Banner School Of Milwaukee is part of Milwaukee School District.
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