West Allis-west Milwaukee School District
School District · West Allis, Wisconsin
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
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
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 4.9/10. 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%
Resources
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.
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Compare West Allis-west Milwaukee School District with neighboring districts in the state.
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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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