Grand Ave Middle School (Closed 2009)

Grand Ave Middle School serves 449 students in grades 6-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
449 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Grand Ave Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Asian
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Grand Ave Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Grand Ave Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Black
83%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Grand Ave Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
White
2%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Grand Ave Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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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 Grand Ave Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Grand Ave Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Grand Ave Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Grand Ave Middle School?
449 students attend Grand Ave Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Grand Ave Middle School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Ave Middle School?
Grand Ave Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grand Ave Middle School offer ?
Grand Ave Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Grand Ave Middle School part of?
Grand Ave Middle School is part of Milwaukee School District.

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