KING INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE MIDDLE SCHOOL

King International Baccalaureate Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Milwaukee School District school district, located in Milwaukee, WI with about 483 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 19 teachers, King International Baccalaureate Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.

King International Baccalaureate Middle School, located in the Harambee neighborhood of Milwaukee, is a specialized magnet school within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. As an IB World School, it adheres to the rigorous International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP), which emphasizes a global perspective, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary learning. The school is known for its academic excellence, frequently ranking among the top-performing middle schools in the state, and it serves as a foundational campus that prepares students for the equally prestigious International Baccalaureate curriculum offered at the high school level.

Beyond its academic focus, King IB Middle School fosters a community-centered environment that encourages students to become reflective, principled, and globally-minded citizens. The school provides a challenging environment that balances core subjects with a focus on service learning and personal development. By maintaining high expectations and providing a structured, inquiry-based educational experience, the school aims to equip its diverse student body with the skills necessary for success in secondary education and beyond, making it a highly sought-after choice for families within the MPS system.

For more information, contact King International Baccalaureate Middle at (414) 616-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

121 E Hadley St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
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KING INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Milwaukee, WI with about 483 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
483
Teachers:
19.8
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 483 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KING INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.

Black or African American
87.6%
Hispanic/Latino
4.6%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian
2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
White
0.8%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

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.