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Milwaukee Jewish Day School

6401 N Santa Monica Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, 53217-0532 -

School Notes Overview:

Milwaukee Jewish Day School is an independent, co-educational school for Jewish children from kindergarten through eighth grade. We are a pluralistic community school egalitarian in every way and a member of RAVSAK, the Community Day School Network and accredited by Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS). MJDS offers Jewish children an exceptional high school preparatory, Hebrew, and Jewish education. In addition to Hebrew and Jewish studies classes, students receive comprehensive instruction in all aspects of language arts, science, math, social studies, and physical education. MJDS students are enriched by creative and innovative programming in the visual and performing arts, music, and computer technology. Our mission is to provide students with an outstanding education that builds in them the knowledge and feelings to live a Jewish life, reach their personal and academic potential, and contribute positively to the Jewish community, American society and to the people of Israel. ...

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School Overview:

	Milwaukee Jewish Day School
School Membership(s)	Other religious school association(s) National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Jewish
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
County	Milwaukee County, WI
Student Body
Total Students	n/a
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(WI) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	14%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	n/a
	This School	(WI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	176 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Head of School	Judy Miller
Admissions Director	Susan Silber

School Notes:

MJDS Alumni and Students: 
Earned two of the eight perfect ACT scores in Wisconsin (2007-2008)
Comprised only 5.5% of Nicolet High School’s senior class and nearly 12% of the Dean’s List
Represented half of BBYO’s 2007 Regional Board
Four high school seniors (MJDS grads) qualified as Wisconsin candidates for the 2008 Presidential Scholars Program o
One of these four went on to be a Presidential Scholar semi-finalist
Comprised three of Riverside University High School’s five valedictorians in 2007.
Volunteered for local organizations, tutored children at synagogues
Participated in Jewish youth groups, worked as counselors at Jewish camps
Work as rabbis, Jewish professionals, teachers, doctors, attorneys, engineers and social workers •
Compete successfully with North Shore public schools in MATHCOUNTS, forensics, and Middle School athletics •
Perform in the jazz band and sing throughout the community in the choir •
Study Hebrew, technology, the classics, Jewish values, arts and algebra •
Travel to Israel as a culmination of their 10-year MJDS education •
Raised money for the American Heart Association, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and Darfur. •
Donate food to local shelters •
Cook and serve meals at the AGAPE Center •
Collect toys, books and games for children of active duty soldiers and homeless families
Profile last updated: 01/21/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (53217)	School Zip (53217)	(WI) State Average
Population (Approximate)	29,479 people	5,362,884 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	69%	24%
Population Average Age	42 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$74,572	$43,153
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.5 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	55 years old	48 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	80% / 20%	63% / 37%