Next Door Charter serves 175 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Next Door Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Next Door Charter's student population of 175 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Next Door Charter is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
94%
9%
White
1%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Next Door Charter?
175 students attend Next Door Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Next Door Charter students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Next Door Charter?
Next Door Charter has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Next Door Charter offer ?
Next Door Charter offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Next Door Charter part of?
Next Door Charter is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Next Door Charter located?
Next Door Charter is located in the Metcalfe Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 3 other public schools located in Metcalfe Park.
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