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West Allis-West Milwaukee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 7,095 students in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
7,095 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
517 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 445 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#404 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.52
# American Indian Students
55 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
198 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2,159 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
14%
# Black Students
827 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
12%
9%
# White Students
3,182 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
45%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
666 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
405
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
447
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
435
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
459
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
456
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
455
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
484
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
445
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
480
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
550
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
647
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
628
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
629
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
575
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,503 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,758 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$119 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,503
$16,831
Spending / Student
$16,758
$16,804
Best West Allis-West Milwaukee School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 S 119th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4710
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4710
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Mitchell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10125 W Montana Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-4510
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-4510
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #33.
Longfellow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2211 S 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-4310
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-4310
Grades: PK-5
| 143 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2060 S 86th St
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3710
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3710
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hoover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12705 W Euclid Ave
New Berlin, WI 53151
(414) 604-3810
New Berlin, WI 53151
(414) 604-3810
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #66.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8710 W Orchard St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4810
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4810
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #77.
Lane Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S 109th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 329-6610
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 329-6610
Grades: 6-8
| 381 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7229 W Becher St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-4110
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-4110
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #99.
Nathan Hale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11601 W Lincoln Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3210
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3210
Grades: 9-12
| 1,261 students
Rank: #1010.
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9501 W Cleveland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3410
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3410
Grades: 6-8
| 761 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Irving Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10230 W Grant St
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-4010
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-4010
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Pershing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1330 S 47th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4610
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4610
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Rank: #1313.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1117 S 104th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4410
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4410
Grades: PK-5
| 146 students
Rank: #1414.
James E Dottke Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7815 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4210
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4210
Grades: 9-12
| 159 students
Rank: #1515.
Horace Mann Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6213 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-3910
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #1616.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8516 W Lincoln Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3110
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,007 students
Rank: #1717.
West Milwaukee Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5104 W Greenfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-3310
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-3310
Grades: 6-8
| 304 students
Rank: n/an/a
Deeper Learning Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
7815 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4224
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4224
Grades: PK-12
| 99 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Journeys
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
1509 S 76th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4290
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4290
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Allis-West Milwaukee School District?
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District manages 19 public schools serving 7,095 students.
What is the rank of West Allis-West Milwaukee School District?
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District is ranked #394 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District?
45% of West Allis-West Milwaukee School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Allis-West Milwaukee School District?
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is West Allis-West Milwaukee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,758 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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