Serving 580 students in grades Kindergarten-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 63% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Randall Elementary serves the eastern part of Waukesha, WI, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families typically experience a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the farthest distance from the school being about 0.7 miles.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Waukesha Stem Academy's student population of 580 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
580 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Waukesha Stem Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waukesha Stem Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#274 out of 1962 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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 #274 out of 1,962 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?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
580 students attend Waukesha Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Waukesha Stem Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% 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 14:1, 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 Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
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
2 10/10/2025
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.
2 10/10/2025
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.
5 10/10/2025
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.
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