Serving 131 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 22:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- 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
Community Size
School Overview
Wauwatosa Stem's student population of 131 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
2007
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
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 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5 out of 1962 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
85%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
37%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
131 students attend Wauwatosa Stem.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Wauwatosa Stem students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wauwatosa Stem?
Wauwatosa Stem has a student ration of 22:1, 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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