ABOUT MPS

Located in southeastern Wisconsin on the shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee's public school system is comprised of: · 

· 120 elementary schools (K through 5) 
· 23 middle schools (6 through 8) 
· 18 high schools (9 through 12) · 

serving over 105,000 students. MPS employs over 6,700 full-time, part-time teachers, and substitute teachers. A publicly-elected School Board provides direction and oversight, with a Superintendent heading the organization's administration. 

Vision 

We, in the Milwaukee Public Schools, know that quality teaching will result in higher student achievement. We also know that educating students means more than instruction. We know that children learn and achieve more when they are cared for, when they are safe, and when they have a healthy well-being. Therefore, we must have strong and true partnerships with parents and all those in the community who influence and affect our students and families. 

Our schools will be centers of community activity, safe and inviting places that attract families and staff to live in their neighborhoods. Teaching will be child-centered and based on proven methods. Diversity among students will be seen as a norm, not a disability. Class sizes will be small enough to allow for successful learning by all children. 

Children will have the opportunity in the school and in the neighborhood to become competent, responsible, and generous, and to belong to a caring community. Schools will be a vital part of the neighborhood, sharing a common purpose with community partners in a system of mutual support. 

Mission 

The Milwaukee Public Schools will ensure that maximum educational opportunities are provided for all students to reach their highest potential so that: 

1. Students achieve their educational and employment goals, and 
2. Parents choose the Milwaukee Public Schools to educate their children. 

Goals 

The goals of the Milwaukee Public Schools are to improve: 

1. Student achievement 
2. Student success in further education and employment 
3. Family satisfaction, as measured by their choices in the education marketplace 

Adopted March 28, 2000