Golda Meir School
1,174 Students
Other 3rd - 12th
School Overview
The **Golda Meir School** (often referred to simply as Meir School) is a highly regarded public school within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Located in the historic Bronzeville neighborhood of Milwaukee, the school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its focus on serving gifted and talented students. It consistently ranks as one of the top-performing schools in the state of Wisconsin, maintaining a reputation for high standardized test scores and a challenging college-preparatory curriculum.
The school operates across two campuses—the lower campus for grades K-8 and the upper campus for grades 9-12—and is known for its strong community culture and emphasis on accelerated learning. Because of its selective and advanced academic programs, Meir School is a highly sought-after destination for families in the Milwaukee area, often maintaining a waitlist. By fostering an atmosphere of high expectations and critical thinking, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in competitive university settings and beyond.
The school operates across two campuses—the lower campus for grades K-8 and the upper campus for grades 9-12—and is known for its strong community culture and emphasis on accelerated learning. Because of its selective and advanced academic programs, Meir School is a highly sought-after destination for families in the Milwaukee area, often maintaining a waitlist. By fostering an atmosphere of high expectations and critical thinking, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in competitive university settings and beyond.
1,174
Total Students
60.9
Full-Time Teachers
19.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 208 |
| Hispanic | 165 |
| Black | 687 |
| Asian | 47 |
| Two or More | 59 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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Black687 (58.6 %)
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White208 (17.7 %)
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Hispanic165 (14.1 %)
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Two or More59 (5.0 %)
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Asian47 (4.0 %)
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American Indian3 (0.3 %)
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Pacific Islander3 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Milwaukee School District |
| Phone: | (414)758-2500 |
| Website: | http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us |
| Grade Range: | 3rd - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,174 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 60.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 565 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 3
75
Grade 4
73
Grade 5
82
Grade 6
117
Grade 7
114
Grade 8
126
Grade 9
161
Grade 10
149
Grade 11
151
Grade 12
126
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 75 |
| Grade 4 | 73 |
| Grade 5 | 82 |
| Grade 6 | 117 |
| Grade 7 | 114 |
| Grade 8 | 126 |
| Grade 9 | 161 |
| Grade 10 | 149 |
| Grade 11 | 151 |
| Grade 12 | 126 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 651 | 55.5% |
| Male | 521 | 44.4% |
| Not Specified | 2 | 0.1% |
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