WEDGEWOOD PARK SCHOOL

Wedgewood Park School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Milwaukee School District school district, located in Milwaukee, WI with about 912 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade 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 47 teachers, Wedgewood Park School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Wedgewood Park School is a K-8 institution located on the southwest side of Milwaukee, operating as part of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Situated on West Warnimont Avenue, the school serves a diverse urban student population, focusing on providing a comprehensive foundational education that transitions students from their early elementary years through the critical middle school developmental stage.

The school is committed to the broader mission of the Milwaukee Public Schools, emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As a neighborhood school, it typically offers a range of core academic subjects supplemented by various extracurricular activities intended to keep students active and involved. For families seeking the most current information regarding specific curriculum offerings, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular programs, the official MPS website serves as the primary resource for updates on the school's performance and initiatives.

For more information, contact Wedgewood Park School at (414) 604-7800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6506 W Warnimont Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53220-1344
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WEDGEWOOD PARK SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Milwaukee, WI with about 912 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
912
Teachers:
47.3
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 912 students

Hispanic/Latino
57.2%
Black or African American
18.6%
White
16.1%
Asian
5.9%
Two or more races
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.