Serving 651 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Business And Economics Academy Of Milwaukee 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 6% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 3% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment was 99% 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-8
Total Students
651 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)3%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
97%
9%
White
1%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WI state average).
How many students attend Business And Economics Academy Of Milwaukee?
651 students attend Business And Economics Academy Of Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Business And Economics Academy Of Milwaukee students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Business And Economics Academy Of Milwaukee offer ?
Business And Economics Academy Of Milwaukee offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Business And Economics Academy Of Milwaukee part of?
Business And Economics Academy Of Milwaukee is part of Milwaukee School District.
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