Escuela Verde

3628 W Pierce St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 121 students in grades 9-12, Escuela Verde 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 121 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Escuela Verde ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Escuela Verde's student population of 121 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
121 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Escuela Verde 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 Escuela Verde is 0.30, 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.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1722 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Escuela Verde, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Escuela Verde and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Escuela Verde and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Escuela Verde and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Escuela Verde and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Escuela Verde and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
83%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Escuela Verde and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
9%
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White
8%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Escuela Verde and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Escuela Verde.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Escuela Verde and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
60-79%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Escuela Verde and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Escuela Verde and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Escuela Verde and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Escuela Verde's ranking?
Escuela Verde is ranked #1722 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Escuela Verde?
The graduation rate of Escuela Verde is 60-79%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Escuela Verde?
121 students attend Escuela Verde.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Escuela Verde students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Escuela Verde?
Escuela Verde has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Escuela Verde offer ?
Escuela Verde offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Escuela Verde part of?
In what neighborhood is Escuela Verde located?
Escuela Verde is located in the Silver City neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 121 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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