James Madison Academic Campus

I have alot of experience in this school I learned alot of things

I would rate it very good I like it so far it is helping my kids better then the private school did.

I am extremely disappointed in Engleburg Elementary (MPS) for not allowing my cousin to participate in his graduation ceremony.This wasn’t just a missed event—this was a once-in-a-lifetime moment taken away. A core memory, something every child looks forward to after years of effort, was denied. And for what?Boys of color are already the most misrepresented, misled, and misunderstood in Milwaukee. In a district that claims to be inclusive and student-centered, this decision felt like punishment—not guidance, not support.What makes it even more disheartening is that while other MPS schools celebrate their students with full ceremonies and cap-and-gown traditions, Engleburg doesn’t even provide those. Our kids already get less—and now they’re being told they don’t deserve to be seen at all.This isn’t about policy—it’s about respect. About making sure our children feel valued at a time when the world already tries to dim their light.

Unfortunately, my experience with Grantosa Middle School has been extremely disappointing. My children have faced repeated humiliation and mistreatment while attending this school, simply for being themselves. It has felt as though there are established cliques among the students, making it especially difficult for new students to feel welcomed or accepted. In my experience, the administration often seems to side with students who have been attending the school longer rather than fairly addressing the concerns of new students and their families. Sending my children to this school in the middle of the year is something I now deeply regret due to the negative experiences they have faced.Despite multiple concerns being raised, the principal failed to take proper accountability or take effective action to address ongoing conflicts and bullying involving certain students.These unresolved issues eventually escalated into a serious and violent incident in which my daughter was physically attacked by five students, with parents reportedly becoming involved and encouraging or assisting in the altercation. No parent should ever have to fear for their child’s safety while at school.In addition to the safety concerns, the quality of education has suffered greatly. My child’s classroom has frequently been without a permanent teacher and is often led by substitutes, causing major disruptions in learning and consistency. To make matters worse, security is rarely present or nowhere to be found during critical situations when immediate intervention is needed most. The lack of visible and reliable security has only added to the unsafe environment and allowed incidents to escalate unnecessarily.Overall, this school has failed to provide a safe, supportive, and stable learning environment for my children. I would not recommend this school to any parent who values their child’s education, safety, and well-being.”

Horrible. I'm in the 8th grade and graduating in 4 months. This school has no control over the students. Even the second graders are horrible. All the kid run out of class, cuss all the time, and there are always fights. Most teachers don't even teach. How do they expect to pass the Wisconsin Forward when they aren't even teaching what is on the test? Not to mention that most of the eight grade is on a 2nd - 6th grade reading and math level. Very horrible school. I do not recommend anyone to enroll their child in this school. Thank goodness this is my first and last year.

Great! Lots of opportunities for outside experiences (arts, educational ventures and real life exposure such as volunteering and helping other schools) and academic growth.