Serving 106 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Vel R Phillips School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vel R Phillips School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Vel R Phillips School's student population of 106 students has grown by 140% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vel R Phillips School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vel R Phillips School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1872 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
87%
9%
White
2%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vel R Phillips School's ranking?
Vel R Phillips School is ranked #1872 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vel R Phillips School?
The graduation rate of Vel R Phillips School is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Vel R Phillips School?
106 students attend Vel R Phillips School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Vel R Phillips School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vel R Phillips School?
Vel R Phillips School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vel R Phillips School offer ?
Vel R Phillips School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vel R Phillips School part of?
Vel R Phillips School is part of Wauwatosa School District.
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