Serving 19 students in grades 9-12, Milwaukee County Correctional Facility South ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Milwaukee County Correctional Facility South 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
Milwaukee County Correctional Facility South's student population of 19 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Milwaukee County Correctional Facility South is 0.60, 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)
(20-21)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
31%
14%
Black
53%
9%
White
n/a
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
36%
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 38% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Milwaukee County Correctional Facility South?
The graduation rate of Milwaukee County Correctional Facility South is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Milwaukee County Correctional Facility South?
19 students attend Milwaukee County Correctional Facility South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Milwaukee County Correctional Facility South students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, and 16% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milwaukee County Correctional Facility South?
Milwaukee County Correctional Facility South has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Milwaukee County Correctional Facility South offer ?
Milwaukee County Correctional Facility South offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Milwaukee County Correctional Facility South part of?
Milwaukee County Correctional Facility South is part of Franklin Public School District.
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