Serving 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Waukesha Stem Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waukesha Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Waukesha Stem Academy's student population of 646 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
646 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waukesha Stem Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waukesha Stem Academy is 0.47, 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
#268 out of 1991 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
71%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waukesha Stem Academy's ranking?
Waukesha Stem Academy is ranked #268 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Waukesha Stem Academy?
646 students attend Waukesha Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Waukesha Stem Academy students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waukesha Stem Academy?
Waukesha Stem Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waukesha Stem Academy offer ?
Waukesha Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waukesha Stem Academy part of?
Waukesha Stem Academy is part of Waukesha School District.
In what neighborhood is Waukesha Stem Academy located?
Waukesha Stem Academy is located in the College Hill neighborhood of Waukesha, WI.
School Reviews
5 7/25/2022
I was a student here and I loved this school. There were a lot of opportunities for students to learn about things they wondered about and wanted to study, rather than the standard curriculum (which, frankly, often includes things students will never utilize in their future education), alongside standard elementary education. I appreciate the option to choose your preferred music and art classes and the experiences and projects involving STEM. Many reviews of this school have stated that there are no real STEM activities and projects. I have to disagree. This school has STEM-related projects including making a lemon battery, designing a marble run, and constructing floats for a school-wide Macy''s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This school is excellent and with its complimentary middle school, I earned 2 high school credits. I would recommend this school to anyone.
2 1/29/2015
Agree with the previous review about the elementary campus being much better than the middle school. Our younger will not be going to the middle school. Don't understand the programming at all and don't feel it prepared our older for high school very well.
2 11/5/2014
This school is only so so. The elementary part if pretty decent but the middle school is basically like a montessori where students have significant self-paced, unstructured time. I don't feel it's preparing my two kids for the high school they will attend. It's called a STEM school but none of the innovative work here has anything to do with STEM. This school is a big pot of educator experiments, not a STEM school. The teachers are good and they are innovative but no one seems to be pulling all their initiatives in a cohesive program. Administration doesn't seem terribly receptive to parents and many feel treated like they are an annoyance instead of partners.
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