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4.9 avg / 10

West Allis-west Milwaukee School District

School District · West Allis, Wisconsin

Students: 6,938
Teachers (FTE): 497

Avg Rating

4.9

out of 10

Schools

16

9 elem, 2 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,081

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

How this district compares

Wisconsin rank

#371 of 379

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.5

below Wisconsin avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,081

+$189 vs Wisconsin median

District size

6,938 students

Much larger than Wisconsin median

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 4.9/10, 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 6.1/10.

In standardized testing, West Allis-west Milwaukee School District students show an average math proficiency of 29.6% and ELA proficiency of 34.3%.

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

Math Proficiency 29.6%
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ELA Proficiency 34.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in West Allis-west Milwaukee School District with test data.

District Details

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 4.9/10. 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 6.1/10.

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 29.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.3%. 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 4.9/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.9/10
Math Proficiency
29.6%
ELA Proficiency
34.3%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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