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School Comparison

MacDowell Montessori School K3-12
vs.
Nathan Hale High

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

MacDowell Montessori School K3-12
Nathan Hale High
  • Nathan Hale High reported a higher sat/act participation than MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 (578 vs. 35).
  • MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 reported a higher students per counselor than Nathan Hale High (861:1 vs. 424.7:1).
  • Nathan Hale High reported a higher graduating cohort than MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 (304 vs. 57).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Nathan Hale High reported a higher chronically absent students than MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 (402 vs. 232).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Nathan Hale High reported a higher graduating cohort than MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 (304 vs. 57).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Nathan Hale High reported a higher sat/act participation than MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 (578 vs. 35).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 reported a higher violent incidents than Nathan Hale High (42 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 reported a higher students per counselor than Nathan Hale High (861:1 vs. 424.7:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

28 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at MacDowell Montessori School K3-12

2 metrics were reported by MacDowell Montessori School K3-12. Comparable data for Nathan Hale High is missing or suppressed.

IB enrollment
105
Gifted & talented
6

Reported Only at Nathan Hale High

3 metrics were reported by Nathan Hale High. Comparable data for MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
95%
AP courses offered
14
AP enrollment
425

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
MacDowell Montessori School K3-12
$18,815.02
Nathan Hale High
$15,081.18
Local revenue share
MacDowell Montessori School K3-12
25.7%
Nathan Hale High
35.3%
State revenue share
MacDowell Montessori School K3-12
49.9%
Nathan Hale High
47.5%
Federal revenue share
MacDowell Montessori School K3-12
24.4%
Nathan Hale High
17.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
MacDowell Montessori School K3-12
65.5%
Nathan Hale High
29.6%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Milwaukee County
$62,118
Milwaukee County
$62,118
Poverty rate
Milwaukee County
17.5%
Milwaukee County
17.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Milwaukee County
33.9%
Milwaukee County
33.9%
Unemployment rate
Milwaukee County
3.7%
Milwaukee County
3.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.