Serving 19 students in grades 4-12, Metro School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in WI)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Metro School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Metro School's student population of 19 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Metro School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
58%
9%
White
21%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 43% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Metro School?
The graduation rate of Metro School is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Metro School?
19 students attend Metro School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Metro School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metro School?
Metro School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Metro School offer ?
Metro School offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Metro School part of?
Metro School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
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