West Allis-West Milwaukee School District

1205 S 70th St
West Allis, WI 53214
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
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 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,938 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 21% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
6,938 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
492 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 444 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 90% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#404 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20%
39%
27%
38%
26%
44%
90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.53
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
31%
14%
% Black
12%
9%
% White
44%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,921 is higher than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,138 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$119 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,921
$17,038
Spending / Student
$17,138
$17,011

Best West Allis-West Milwaukee School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 S 119th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4710
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10125 W Montana Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-4510
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2060 S 86th St
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3710
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12705 W Euclid Ave
New Berlin, WI 53151
(414) 604-3810
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #55.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8710 W Orchard St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4810
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7229 W Becher St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-4110
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #77.
Nathan Hale High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11601 W Lincoln Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3210
Grades: 9-12
| 1,208 students
Rank: #88.
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9501 W Cleveland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3410
Grades: 6-8
| 1,003 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10230 W Grant St
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-4010
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1330 S 47th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4610
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: #1111.
James E Dottke Project-based Learning High 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
| 168 students
Rank: #1212.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6213 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1313.
Central High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8516 W Lincoln Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,032 students
Rank: #1414.
West Milwaukee Intermediate
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5104 W Greenfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-3310
Grades: 6-8
| 353 students
Rank: n/an/a
Deeper Learning Virtual Academy
Charter School
1117 S 104th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4224
Grades: PK-12
| 134 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Journeys
Alternative School
Charter School
1117 S 104th 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 16 public schools serving 6,938 students.
What is the rank of West Allis-West Milwaukee School District?
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District is ranked #403 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) 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: 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?
44% of West Allis-West Milwaukee School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 12% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 $17,138 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 16 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,938 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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