Serving 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Kosciuszko Montessori ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
75%
14%
Black
9%
9%
White
14%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% WI state average).
How many students attend Kosciuszko Montessori?
166 students attend Kosciuszko Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Kosciuszko Montessori students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kosciuszko Montessori?
Kosciuszko Montessori has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kosciuszko Montessori offer ?
Kosciuszko Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Kosciuszko Montessori part of?
Kosciuszko Montessori is part of Milwaukee School District.
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