Whittier Elementary School
Whittier Elementary School serves 209 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Whittier Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Whittier Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Whittier Elementary School's student population of 209 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 209 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Whittier Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Whittier Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1705 out of 2029 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 12% |
| Black | 27% | 9% |
| White | 38% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waukesha School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Whittier Elementary School is South High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Waukesha Stem Academy (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Waukesha South High School Math: 23% | Reading: 29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 946 students10
0.1 miles
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3705 0.1 9-12 946 - Waukesha Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 145 students10
0.1 miles
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3775 0.1 9-12 145 - Waukesha Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy Charter School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 185 students10
0.1 miles
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3880 0.1 9-12 185 - Waukesha Waukesha Stem Academy Charter School
Math: 66% | Reading: 47%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-8 | 784 students10
0.7 miles
114 S Charles St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305 0.7 PK-8 784 - Waukesha Heyer Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 406 students10
0.8 miles
1209 Heyer Dr
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1705 0.8 PK-5 406
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