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Macdowell Montessori School K3-12

6415 W Mount Vernon Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 854 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 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 15% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 854 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Macdowell Montessori School K3-12's student population of 854 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
854 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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Students by Grade
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Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 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 Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 is 0.64, 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.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1747 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 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.
23%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 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.
25-29%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 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
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
12%
14%
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Black
53%
9%
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White
25%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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70-79%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 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)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 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 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
What is Macdowell Montessori School K3-12's ranking?
Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 is ranked #1747 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Macdowell Montessori School K3-12?
The graduation rate of Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 is 70-79%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Macdowell Montessori School K3-12?
854 students attend Macdowell Montessori School K3-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 students are Black, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macdowell Montessori School K3-12?
Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 offer ?
Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 part of?
Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 located?
Macdowell Montessori School K3-12 is located in the Bluemound Heights neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 854 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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