Academy of Accelerated Learning

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

493 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Academy of Accelerated Learning, located on the south side of Milwaukee, is a public school within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district serving students in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is defined by its commitment to a rigorous academic environment, aiming to provide students with a challenging curriculum that fosters critical thinking and prepares them for success in high school and beyond. By focusing on "accelerated learning," the school places a strong emphasis on continuous growth and meeting high educational standards for its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic core, the Academy of Accelerated Learning prides itself on cultivating a supportive school community. It utilizes various instructional strategies to cater to different learning styles and encourages parental involvement to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. As an MPS institution, it focuses on equity and accessibility, striving to provide a quality learning environment that empowers students to reach their full potential while navigating the diverse opportunities offered within the Milwaukee public school system.

493

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy of Accelerated Learning
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	165
Black	75
Asian	82
Two or More	57
American Indian	3

Hispanic
165 (33.5%)
White
111 (22.5%)
Asian
82 (16.6%)
Black
75 (15.2%)
Two or More
57 (11.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)604-7300
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	380
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 58

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 64