Milwaukee School Of Languages

8400 W Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 985 students in grades 6-12, Milwaukee School Of Languages 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 8% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 985 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Milwaukee School Of Languages ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Milwaukee School Of Languages's student population of 985 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
985 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
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School Rankings

Milwaukee School Of Languages 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 Milwaukee School Of Languages is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1681 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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8%
39%
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29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Milwaukee School Of Languages 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.
28%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
21%
14%
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Black
49%
9%
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White
22%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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85-89%
90%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Milwaukee School Of Languages and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Milwaukee School Of Languages's ranking?
Milwaukee School Of Languages is ranked #1681 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Milwaukee School Of Languages?
The graduation rate of Milwaukee School Of Languages is 85-89%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Milwaukee School Of Languages?
985 students attend Milwaukee School Of Languages.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Milwaukee School Of Languages students are Black, 22% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milwaukee School Of Languages?
Milwaukee School Of Languages has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Milwaukee School Of Languages offer ?
Milwaukee School Of Languages offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Milwaukee School Of Languages part of?
Milwaukee School Of Languages is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Milwaukee School Of Languages located?
Milwaukee School Of Languages is located in the Kops Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.

School Reviews

2   7/29/2020
I currently go to this school, attending the 8th grade. The school is mediocre, to say the least. mediocre teaching, mediocre teachers, mediocre student behavior, and mediocre punishment. even though this school is a language school, only 3 (2 for some students) out of 8 classes are language based. Some teachers are better than others, some do well, getting points across and so forth, while others... struggle. Some teachers fail to teach altogether.. though sometimes it's not entirely their fault. Some teachers have anger issues, some can't control the things they say. To put it short, step it up after school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - anonymous
1   6/1/2020
Not a good school, learning environment is weak, Students report teachers for poor teaching principals do nothing. Wouldn't recommend coming here.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Alias
2   1/29/2020
The overall student body has substantial behavior issues that aren't addressed by administration at this school.
- Posted by Parent - German
5   9/19/2015
I am in 7th grade right now me and my sister go there I think it is a good school but there are lots of kids that skip class and play 30 seconds in the bathroom most of the kids have no home training and never listen to the teachers
- Posted by Student/Alumni - nini1

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 985 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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