Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ideal 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ideal ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ideal's student population of 216 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ideal ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ideal is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1695 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
19%
4%
Hispanic
51%
14%
Black
10%
9%
White
15%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ideal's ranking?
Ideal is ranked #1695 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Ideal often compared to?
Idealis often viewed alongside schools like Cooper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Ideal?
216 students attend Ideal.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Ideal students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ideal?
Ideal has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ideal offer ?
Ideal offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ideal part of?
Ideal is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Ideal located?
Ideal is located in the Maitland Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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