MILWAUKEE GERMAN IMMERSION

Milwaukee German Immersion is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Milwaukee School District school district, located in Milwaukee, WI with about 607 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Milwaukee German Immersion has a student/teacher ratio of about 40:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Milwaukee German Immersion School (MGIS), located in the Cooper Park neighborhood, is a unique K-5 public school within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. It is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its status as one of the oldest and most successful language immersion programs in the United States. The school operates on a total immersion model, where students—regardless of their native language—are taught the core curriculum primarily in German starting in kindergarten, allowing them to achieve high levels of bilingualism and biliteracy by the time they graduate.

Beyond its focus on language acquisition, MGIS is known for its strong sense of community and emphasis on cultural competence. The school fosters a global perspective by integrating German traditions, holidays, and customs into the school experience, creating an environment that prepares students for success in a globalized world. As a popular choice within the MPS system, the school consistently draws families who value international education, academic rigor, and the cognitive benefits associated with early language learning.

For more information, contact Milwaukee German Immersion at (414) 393-5600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.