Garden Homes Montessori serves 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 83%).
Minority enrollment was 96% 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 Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
149 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥80%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-79%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
95%
9%
White
4%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% WI state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% WI state average).
How many students attend Garden Homes Montessori?
149 students attend Garden Homes Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Garden Homes Montessori students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Garden Homes Montessori offer ?
Garden Homes Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Garden Homes Montessori part of?
Garden Homes Montessori is part of Milwaukee School District.
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