MILWAUKEE SIGN LANGUAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Milwaukee School District school district, located in Milwaukee, WI with about 558 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 32 teachers, Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Milwaukee Sign Language (MSL) Elementary, located on W. Acacia St. in Milwaukee, is a unique educational institution within the Milwaukee Public Schools district. It is distinguished by its specialized mission to provide a bilingual-bicultural environment, integrating American Sign Language (ASL) and English as the primary languages of instruction. The school serves as a hub for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, as well as hearing students, fostering an inclusive community where visual communication and linguistic diversity are at the forefront of the academic experience.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while simultaneously supporting the distinct cultural and linguistic needs of its student body. By promoting ASL proficiency and emphasizing visual learning strategies, MSL creates an accessible atmosphere that prepares students for success in both the Deaf community and the broader hearing world. The school is committed to empowering its students through high-quality instruction, technology-integrated classrooms, and a supportive environment that values the unique ways in which students learn and communicate.

For more information, contact Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary at (414) 393-3800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.