Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language

2430 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

499 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The **Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language (MACL)**, located on West Wisconsin Avenue, is a unique K-8 specialty school within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Its defining feature is its dual-language focus, offering students the opportunity to gain proficiency in both English and Mandarin Chinese. The curriculum is designed to provide a rigorous academic foundation while fostering cultural awareness, encouraging students to become globally minded citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.

Beyond its focus on linguistics, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education that incorporates character development and community involvement. As part of the MPS system, MACL adheres to state educational standards while leveraging its specialized language program to distinguish itself from traditional neighborhood schools. By integrating Chinese language instruction and cultural studies into daily learning, the academy aims to equip its students with the cognitive and linguistic skills necessary for long-term academic and professional success.

499

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	32
Black	340
Asian	95
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

Black
340 (68.1%)
Asian
95 (19.0%)
Hispanic
32 (6.4%)
Two or More
19 (3.8%)
White
12 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)934-4340
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	454
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 54

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 54

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	54
Kindergarten	33
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	55
Grade 6	54
Grade 7	59
Grade 8	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	226	45.3%
Male	273	54.7%

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3121 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53208 (0.6 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th