Riley Dual Language Montessori School

2424 S 4th St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riley Dual Language Montessori School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riley Dual Language Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Riley Dual Language Montessori School's student population of 296 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Riley Dual Language Montessori School 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 Riley Dual Language Montessori School is 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1903 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Riley Dual Language Montessori School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riley Dual Language Montessori 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 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riley Dual Language Montessori 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 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Riley Dual Language Montessori School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
77%
14%
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Black
6%
9%
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White
13%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Riley Dual Language Montessori School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riley Dual Language Montessori School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riley Dual Language Montessori School 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 Riley Dual Language Montessori School's ranking?
Riley Dual Language Montessori School is ranked #1903 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Riley Dual Language Montessori School?
296 students attend Riley Dual Language Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Riley Dual Language Montessori School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riley Dual Language Montessori School?
Riley Dual Language Montessori School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riley Dual Language Montessori School offer ?
Riley Dual Language Montessori School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riley Dual Language Montessori School part of?
Riley Dual Language Montessori School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Riley Dual Language Montessori School located?
Riley Dual Language Montessori School is located in the Baran Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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