Serving 9 students in grades 6-12, Project Excel ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 52%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
89%
9%
White
n/a
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
8%
6%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Project Excel?
The graduation rate of Project Excel is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Project Excel?
9 students attend Project Excel.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Project Excel students are Black, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Project Excel offer ?
Project Excel offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Project Excel part of?
Project Excel is part of Milwaukee School District.
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