West Allis-west Milwaukee School District
School District · West Allis, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,081
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,081
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Evaluating West Allis-west Milwaukee School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge West Allis-west Milwaukee School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mitchell Elementary
West Allis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Walker Elementary
West Allis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate
West Allis · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#366 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,081
+$189 vs Wisconsin median
District size
6,938 students
Much larger than Wisconsin median
The short answer
West Allis-west Milwaukee School District ranks #366 of 379 Wisconsin districts by overall school rating. West Allis-west Milwaukee School District's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mitchell Elementary (6.2/10), Walker Elementary (5.8/10), and Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 5.5/10 despite 60% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among West Allis-west Milwaukee School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in West Allis-west Milwaukee School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Walker Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Pershing Elementary | 5.5 / 10 |
| 5 | James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Irving Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Wilson Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Hoover Elementary | 5.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Franklin Elementary | 5.0 / 10 |
| 10 | West Milwaukee Intermediate | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West Allis-west Milwaukee School District
West Allis-west Milwaukee School District is a West Allis, Wisconsin school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 6,938 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $15,081 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.8/10, West Allis-west Milwaukee School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mitchell Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, West Allis-west Milwaukee School District students show an average math proficiency of 38.3% and ELA proficiency of 39.5%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in West Allis-west Milwaukee School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Allis-west Milwaukee School District with test data.
Schools in West Allis-west Milwaukee School District
16 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- West Allis
- Total Enrollment
- 6,938
- Teachers (FTE)
- 497
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Allis-west Milwaukee School District?
West Allis-west Milwaukee School District has 16 schools in total — 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for West Allis-west Milwaukee School District?
The average composite rating for West Allis-west Milwaukee School District is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in West Allis-west Milwaukee School District?
West Allis-west Milwaukee School District spends $15,081 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West Allis-west Milwaukee School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Allis-west Milwaukee School District is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Allis-west Milwaukee School District?
Mitchell Elementary is the highest-rated school in West Allis-west Milwaukee School District with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in West Allis-west Milwaukee School District?
Across schools in West Allis-west Milwaukee School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does West Allis-west Milwaukee School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?
West Allis-west Milwaukee School District has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Wisconsin by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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