Westside Academy

Westside Academy

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1945 N 31st St,  Milwaukee, WI
Walnut Hill Neighborhood
Milwaukee Public Schools
4.5
214 Students
C-
Niche Grade
Westside Academy is located in the urban neighborhood of Washington Park in Milwaukee. The school is part of the Milwaukee Public School district and serves several hundred children each year in preschool through fifth grade. Formerly Milwaukee’s historic 31st Street School, Westside Academy doesn’t look much like any other schoolhouse in the city, and for good reason: Milwaukee-based architectural firm R.G. Kirsch and Co. designed the original building, which was one of the only schools the firm developed. The school touts its high-achieving programs and specialized curriculum, and prides itself on helping students solve complex problems while developing their critical thinking skills. Students connect with mentors from the community and benefit from free after-school programs, including intramural sports, tutoring, and literature classes. Westside Academy focuses on teaching core academics, reinforcing positive behaviors, and emphasizing the social-emotional development of its students. The school also offers a variety of after-school sports like basketball, softball, flag football, and cheerleading. Students enjoy access to an art room, music classes, and small theater productions. Uniforms are required.

School Details

Head of School
Renee Drane
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
10%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
14
Full Time Teachers
14
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.3%

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,097:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Black
85.7%
Hispanic
5.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4%
Two or more races
2.9%
White
1.1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 2 Reviews
4.0 other
2/20/2012
The Principals are great, The staff really cares about the students. The school is great. The only downside is neighborhood just sucks.
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5.0 student
6/27/2007
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