Top Rankings
Wauwatosa School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 6,968 students in Wauwatosa School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Wauwatosa School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
17 Schools
2,244 Schools
# Students
6,968 Students
826,977 Students
# Teachers
463 Teachers
59,792 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Wauwatosa School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 448 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#92 out of 450 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.51
# American Indian Students
16 Students
9,542 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
298 Students
34,148 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
587 Students
108,653 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
13%
# Black Students
1,269 Students
71,366 Students
% Black Students
18%
9%
# White Students
4,276 Students
562,162 Students
% White Students
61%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
519 Students
40,688 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
421
51,139
# Students in K Grade:
414
54,399
# Students in 1st Grade:
447
54,616
# Students in 2nd Grade:
471
55,282
# Students in 3rd Grade:
452
55,647
# Students in 4th Grade:
452
56,182
# Students in 5th Grade:
466
56,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
473
57,907
# Students in 7th Grade:
494
60,496
# Students in 8th Grade:
519
61,773
# Students in 9th Grade:
563
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
590
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
569
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
637
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,244 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,771. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,165 is higher than the state median of $16,743. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$113 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$168 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,244
$16,771
Spending / Student
$24,165
$16,743
Best Wauwatosa School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wauwatosa Stem
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1060 N Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Grades: K-5
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1741 N Wauwatosa Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1300
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2535 N 73rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #44.
Wauwatosa Montessori School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12121 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-3310
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-3310
Grades: PK-8
| 173 students
Rank: #55.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2435 N 89th St
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1500
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2166 N 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6927 Maple Ter
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1200
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #88.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1060 N Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
Rank: #99.
East High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7500 Milwaukee Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-2000
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,079 students
Rank: #1010.
West High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11400 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-3000
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,069 students
Rank: #1111.
Longfellow Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7600 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-2400
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
Rank: #1212.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11600 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-1100
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #1313.
Whitman Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11100 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-2600
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: #1414.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9925 W Glendale Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 773-1400
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 773-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #1515.
Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11132 W Potter Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1700
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #1616.
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12121 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1000
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1000
Grades: K-12
| 183 students
Rank: #1717.
Vel R Phillips School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7128
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7128
Grades: K-12
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wauwatosa School District?
Wauwatosa School District manages 17 public schools serving 6,968 students.
What is the rank of Wauwatosa School District?
Wauwatosa School District is ranked #91 out of 448 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wauwatosa School District?
61% of Wauwatosa School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wauwatosa School District?
Wauwatosa School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Wauwatosa School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,165 is higher than the state median of $16,743. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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