The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 82%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students (09-10)
40 students
Total Classroom Teachers (08-09)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)21-39%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-59%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)3%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)20%
8%
Black
(09-10)73%
10%
White
(09-10)4%
76%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
90%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
3%
7%
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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% WI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% WI state average).
How many students attend Northern Star School?
40 students attend Northern Star School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Northern Star School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Northern Star School offer ?
Northern Star School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Northern Star School part of?
Northern Star School is part of Milwaukee School District.
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