Westside Academy

1940 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 173 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westside Academy 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 173 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westside Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Westside Academy's student population of 173 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
173 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Westside Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside Academy is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (WI)
#1848 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
38%
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≤10%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
5%
4%
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Hispanic
3%
13%
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Black
89%
9%
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White
n/a
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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0.21
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westside Academy's ranking?
Westside Academy is ranked #1848 out of 1,984 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 38% WI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Westside Academy?
173 students attend Westside Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Westside Academy students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside Academy?
Westside Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westside Academy offer ?
Westside Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westside Academy part of?
Westside Academy is part of Milwaukee School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 173 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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