Serving 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Downtown Montessori ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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Downtown Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Downtown Montessori's student population of 240 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
Downtown Montessori ranks within the top 20% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Downtown Montessori is 0.55, 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
#347 out of 1991 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
21%
14%
Black
5%
9%
White
63%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What is Downtown Montessori's ranking?
Downtown Montessori is ranked #347 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Downtown Montessori often compared to?
Downtown Montessoriis often viewed alongside schools like Fernwood Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Downtown Montessori?
240 students attend Downtown Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Downtown Montessori students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downtown Montessori?
Downtown Montessori has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Downtown Montessori offer ?
Downtown Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Downtown Montessori part of?
Downtown Montessori is part of Downtown Montessori Academy Inc. School District.
In what neighborhood is Downtown Montessori located?
Downtown Montessori is located in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 4 other public schools located in Bay View.
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