Serving 541 students in grades 6-8, Wedgewood Park School 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wedgewood Park School serves the southern part of Milwaukee, WI, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most students are within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wedgewood Park School's student population of 541 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
541 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wedgewood Park School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wedgewood Park School is 0.66, which is more 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
#1802 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)71.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wedgewood Park School's ranking?
Wedgewood Park School is ranked #1802 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Wedgewood Park School often compared to?
Wedgewood Park Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maryland Montessori, Golda Meir School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Wedgewood Park School?
541 students attend Wedgewood Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Wedgewood Park School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wedgewood Park School?
Wedgewood Park School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wedgewood Park School offer ?
Wedgewood Park School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wedgewood Park School part of?
Wedgewood Park School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Wedgewood Park School located?
Wedgewood Park School is located in the Root Creek neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 2 other public schools located in Root Creek.
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