Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,938 students in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
6,938 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
492 Teachers
58,976 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 444 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
0.70
0.53
# American Indian Students
51 Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
201 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2,175 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
14%
# Black Students
842 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
12%
9%
# White Students
3,018 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
44%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
644 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
420
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
413
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
453
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
441
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
443
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
440
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
441
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
465
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
446
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
480
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
611
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
653
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
619
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
613
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,921 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,138 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$119 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,921
$17,039
Spending / Student
$17,138
$17,011
Best West Allis-West Milwaukee School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walker Elementary 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
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
Mitchell Elementary 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
| 277 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Franklin Elementary 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
| 246 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hoover Elementary 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
| 327 students
Rank: #55.
Wilson Elementary 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
| 365 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary 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
| 456 students
Rank: #77.
Nathan Hale High 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
| 1,208 students
Rank: #88.
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate
(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
| 1,003 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Irving Elementary 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
| 376 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Pershing Elementary 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
| 235 students
Rank: #1111.
James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School
Alternative 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
| 168 students
Rank: #1212.
Horace Mann Elementary 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
| 370 students
Rank: #1313.
Central High 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
| 1,032 students
Rank: #1414.
West Milwaukee Intermediate
(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
| 353 students
Rank: n/an/a
Deeper Learning Virtual Academy
Charter School
1117 S 104th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4224
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4224
Grades: PK-12
| 134 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Journeys
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1117 S 104th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4290
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4290
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Allis-West Milwaukee School District?
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District manages 16 public schools serving 6,938 students.
What is the rank of West Allis-West Milwaukee School District?
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District is ranked #403 out of 444 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?
44% of West Allis-West Milwaukee School District students are White, 31% 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 $17,138 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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