Serving 127 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wauwatosa Stem ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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-5
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wauwatosa Stem 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
Wauwatosa Stem's student population of 127 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
127 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Rankings
Wauwatosa Stem ranks within the top 1% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wauwatosa Stem is 0.29, 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
#5 out of 1962 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wauwatosa Stem's ranking?
Wauwatosa Stem is ranked #5 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Wauwatosa Stem often compared to?
Wauwatosa Stemis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Wauwatosa Stem?
127 students attend Wauwatosa Stem.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Wauwatosa Stem students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wauwatosa Stem?
Wauwatosa Stem has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wauwatosa Stem offer ?
Wauwatosa Stem offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Wauwatosa Stem part of?
Wauwatosa Stem is part of Wauwatosa School District.
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