Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dover Street Elementary 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
286 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
34%
14%
Black
17%
9%
White
36%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% WI state average).
How many students attend Dover Street Elementary School?
286 students attend Dover Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Dover Street Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dover Street Elementary School?
Dover Street Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dover Street Elementary School offer ?
Dover Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dover Street Elementary School part of?
Dover Street Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
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