Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Woodlands 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 23% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodlands School's student population of 313 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
313 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1936
School Calendar
School Rankings
Woodlands 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 Woodlands School is 0.72, 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
#1124 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodlands School's ranking?
Woodlands School is ranked #1124 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Woodlands School often compared to?
Woodlands Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fernwood Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Woodlands School?
313 students attend Woodlands School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Woodlands School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodlands School?
Woodlands School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woodlands School offer ?
Woodlands School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Woodlands School part of?
Woodlands School is part of Woodlands School Inc School District.
In what neighborhood is Woodlands School located?
Woodlands School is located in the Story Hill neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 1 other public schools located in Story Hill.
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