NEXT DOOR CHARTER

Next Door Charter is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Milwaukee School District school district, located in Milwaukee, WI with about 304 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. 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 7 teachers, Next Door Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 43:1. 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.

Next Door Charter, located in Milwaukee’s Midtown neighborhood, is a specialized educational institution focused on early childhood development and comprehensive family support. As a charter school, it operates with a mission to bridge the achievement gap by providing high-quality, research-based education to children from birth through age five. The school is deeply integrated into the community, emphasizing a "whole-child" approach that combines academic readiness with social-emotional learning, health services, and family engagement programs designed to empower both students and their parents.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Next Door Charter is distinguished by its commitment to fostering a stable and nurturing environment for families facing economic challenges. The organization provides resources such as family advocacy, literacy support, and parent education workshops to create a support system that extends well beyond the school day. By prioritizing early intervention and collaborative community partnerships, the school aims to ensure that its students enter elementary school with the foundational skills and confidence necessary for long-term academic success.

For more information, contact Next Door Charter at (414) 562-2929 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.