Montessori High School (Closed 2013)

6415 West Mount Vernon Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Montessori High School serves 320 students in grades 7-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
320 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(11-12)
6-9%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Montessori High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
10-14%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montessori High School 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 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Montessori High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Montessori High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Montessori High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Montessori High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Black
77%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Montessori High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
14%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Montessori High School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Montessori High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Montessori High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
80-89%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Montessori High School and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Montessori High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montessori High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montessori High School?
The graduation rate of Montessori High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Montessori High School?
320 students attend Montessori High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Montessori High School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montessori High School?
Montessori High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Montessori High School offer ?
Montessori High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Montessori High School part of?
Montessori High School is part of Milwaukee School District.

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