Serving 716 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Milwaukee Spanish Immersion 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 19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion's student population of 716 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
716 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion 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 Spanish Immersion is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1775 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
58%
14%
Black
25%
9%
White
10%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milwaukee Spanish Immersion's ranking?
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion is ranked #1775 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Milwaukee Spanish Immersion often compared to?
Milwaukee Spanish Immersionis often viewed alongside schools like Milwaukee French Immersion, Milwaukee German Immersion by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Milwaukee Spanish Immersion?
716 students attend Milwaukee Spanish Immersion.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Milwaukee Spanish Immersion students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milwaukee Spanish Immersion?
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Milwaukee Spanish Immersion offer ?
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Milwaukee Spanish Immersion part of?
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Milwaukee Spanish Immersion located?
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion is located in the White Manor neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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