Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Charter School 274 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy (MESA) is a public K–8 school within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district, specifically designed to integrate environmental literacy into the core academic curriculum. Located on W. Melvina St., the school emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning that connects students directly to the natural world. By leveraging its unique focus, the academy encourages students to become stewards of their environment while simultaneously mastering foundational skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Beyond its environmental mission, MESA functions as a comprehensive neighborhood school that strives to foster a supportive and inclusive community environment. The school prioritizes the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing students for success in high school and beyond. Through its partnership with the broader MPS district, MESA provides a rigorous educational framework complemented by specialized enrichment opportunities, ensuring that students are not only academically proficient but also socially and environmentally conscious citizens.

274

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	17
Black	247
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Black
247 (90.1%)
Hispanic
17 (6.2%)
Two or More
5 (1.8%)
Asian
3 (1.1%)
White
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)353-3830
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
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 18

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 28

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	28
Grade 1	24
Grade 2	22
Grade 3	30
Grade 4	24
Grade 5	30
Grade 6	28
Grade 7	31
Grade 8	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	125	45.6%
Male	149	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)