West Allis-West Milwaukee School District

1205 S 70th St
West Allis, WI 53214
(District boundaries shown in map)
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10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

West Allis-West Milwaukee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 7,347 students in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
7,347 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
556 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WI)
#411 out of 443 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of West Allis-West Milwaukee   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
17%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Allis-West Milwaukee   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
26%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Allis-West Milwaukee   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
89%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of West Allis-West Milwaukee   School District and public school graduation rate of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.51
# American Indian Students
60 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
213 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2,174 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
13%
# Black Students
844 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
11%
9%
# White Students
3,398 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
46%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
651 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
392
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
430
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
466
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
453
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
473
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
470
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
471
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
499
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
566
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
597
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
636
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
640
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
586
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
668
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,868 is higher than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,184 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart display total revenue of West Allis-West Milwaukee   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$119 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart display total spending of West Allis-West Milwaukee   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,868
$16,747
This chart display average revenue per public school student in West Allis-West Milwaukee   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,184
$16,719
This chart display average spending per public school student in West Allis-West Milwaukee   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best West Allis-West Milwaukee School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 S 119th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4710
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8710 W Orchard St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4810
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2060 S 86th St
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3710
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12705 W Euclid Ave
New Berlin, WI 53151
(414) 604-3810
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1117 S 104th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4410
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10125 W Montana Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-4510
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #77.
Lane Intermediate
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 S 109th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 329-6610
Grades: 6-8
| 464 students
Rank: #88.
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9501 W Cleveland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3410
Grades: 6-8
| 829 students
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7229 W Becher St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-4110
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #1010.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2211 S 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-4310
Grades: PK-5
| 188 students
Rank: #1111.
Nathan Hale High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11601 W Lincoln Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3210
Grades: 9-12
| 1,275 students
Rank: #1212.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10230 W Grant St
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-4010
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #1313.
James E Dottke Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7815 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4210
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: #1414.
West Milwaukee Intermediate
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5104 W Greenfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-3310
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Rank: #1515.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6213 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #1616.
Central High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8516 W Lincoln Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,060 students
Rank: #1717.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1330 S 47th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4610
Grades: PK-5
| 175 students
Rank: n/an/a
Deeper Learning Virtual Academy
Charter School
7815 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4200
Grades: PK-12
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Journeys
Alternative School
Charter School
1509 S 76th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4290
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Allis-West Milwaukee School District?
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District manages 19 public schools serving 7,347 students.
What is the rank of West Allis-West Milwaukee School District?
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District is ranked #408 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District?
46% of West Allis-West Milwaukee School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Allis-West Milwaukee School District?
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is West Allis-West Milwaukee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,184 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 19 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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