Serving 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Urban Day School 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
423 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)3%
11%
Black
(15-16)92%
9%
White
(15-16)n/a
71%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Urban Day School Agency School District
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% WI state average).
How many students attend Urban Day School?
423 students attend Urban Day School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Urban Day School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urban Day School?
Urban Day School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Urban Day School offer ?
Urban Day School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Urban Day School part of?
Urban Day School is part of Urban Day School Agency School District.
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