Project Excel serves 22 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower 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
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
22 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
27%
14%
Black
59%
9%
White
14%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (00-01)
59%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Project Excel?
22 students attend Project Excel.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Project Excel students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Project Excel?
Project Excel has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Project Excel offer ?
Project Excel offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Project Excel part of?
Project Excel is part of Milwaukee School District.
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