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Milwaukee School District

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5225 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Milwaukee County
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PH: (414) 475-8001
FAX: (414) 475-8595

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  • Grades PK-12
  • n/a students
  • 213 schools

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 WKCE-CRT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 60% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Math
 44% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 61% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 61% (2005)
 65% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.

Social Studies
 77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 91% in 2007.

Science
 49% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Science was 77% in 2007.

Language Arts
 56% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 59% (2005)
 63% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts was 76% in 2007.

Math
 51% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 45% (2005)
 52% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 62% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2007.

Math
 44% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2007.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 61% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2007.

Math
 39% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2007.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 56% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2007.

Math
 43% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 61% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 58% (2005)
 51% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2007.

Social Studies
 50% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 82% in 2007.

Science
 38% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Science was 74% in 2007.

Language Arts
 33% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 36% (2005)
 42% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts was 61% in 2007.

Math
 38% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 35% (2005)
 27% (2004)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2007.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Reading
 38% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 43% (2005)
 34% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2007.

Social Studies
 38% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2007.

Science
 26% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2007.

Language Arts
 39% (2007)
 38% (2006)
 39% (2005)
 34% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 28% (2007)
 29% (2006)
 29% (2005)
 28% (2004)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2007.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examination - Criterion-Referenced Tests (WKCE-CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies.
  • The WKCE-CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 182221
Graduating class of 2005 182221
Graduating class of 2004 182221

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 172121
Graduating class of 2005 172120
Graduating class of 2004 172120

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 172221
Graduating class of 2005 172221
Graduating class of 2004 182221

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 182221
Graduating class of 2005 182221
Graduating class of 2004 182221

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 182221
Graduating class of 2005 182221
Graduating class of 2004 192221
1Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200637%
Graduating class of 200538%
Graduating class of 200440%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The Composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
  • Scores represent results for students in grade 12 who took the ACT as juniors or seniors.
  • Because of changes in state enrollment collections in 2004-2005, participation rates for the graduating class of 2005 should be interpreted with caution.

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic58%10%
Hispanic21%7%
White, not Hispanic16%77%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%2%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,778$9,755
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%62%
Student and staff support10%10%
Administration12%12%
Other expenditures17%17%
Source: NCES, 2004-2005

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