Morse Mid

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

383 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Morse Middle School for the Gifted and Talented is a specialized public school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district, the school is specifically designed to cater to the academic and social needs of students identified as gifted and talented. The curriculum is structured to provide advanced, rigorous coursework that challenges high-achieving learners to think critically and creatively, offering an environment that moves at an accelerated pace compared to traditional middle school programs.

Beyond its academic focus, Morse Middle School emphasizes holistic student development by fostering a supportive community that encourages intellectual curiosity and leadership. The school integrates technology and enrichment opportunities to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond. By focusing on individualized learning pathways, Morse aims to bridge the gap between elementary gifted programs and advanced secondary education, ensuring that its students remain engaged and motivated throughout their transition to high school.

383

Total Students

18.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morse Mid
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	24
Black	273
Asian	47
Two or More	22
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Black
273 (71.3%)
Asian
47 (12.3%)
Hispanic
24 (6.3%)
Two or More
22 (5.7%)
White
11 (2.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)393-3500
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	305
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

Grade 6 136

Grade 7 118

Grade 8 129