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 2025-26 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 20% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), 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
2,220 Schools
# Students
6,938 Students
814,151 Students
# Teachers
492 Teachers
58,972 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 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#412 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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 $17,035. 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 $17,007. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$119 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,921
$17,035
Spending / Student
$17,138
$17,007
Best West Allis-West Milwaukee School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 S 119th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4710
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4710
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10125 W Montana Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-4510
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-4510
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2060 S 86th St
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3710
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3710
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12705 W Euclid Ave
New Berlin, WI 53151
(414) 604-3810
New Berlin, WI 53151
(414) 604-3810
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1330 S 47th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4610
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4610
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8710 W Orchard St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4810
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4810
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10230 W Grant St
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-4010
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-4010
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7229 W Becher St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-4110
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-4110
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9501 W Cleveland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3410
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3410
Gr: 6-8 | 1,003 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1010.
Nathan Hale High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11601 W Lincoln Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3210
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3210
Gr: 9-12 | 1,208 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7815 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4210
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4210
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6213 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-3910
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-3910
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1313.
Central High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8516 W Lincoln Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3110
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,032 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1414.
West Milwaukee Intermediate
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5104 W Greenfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-3310
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-3310
Gr: 6-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Deeper Learning Virtual Academy
Charter School
1117 S 104th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4224
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4224
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Journeys
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1117 S 104th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4290
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4290
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
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 #412 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 $17,007. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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