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#1340 of 2,105 schools in WI
Vel R Phillips School
School · Wauwatosa School District · Wauwatosa, WI
A Wauwatosa School District school where students score 47 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10201 W Watertown Plank Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vel R Phillips School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Vel R Phillips School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,693/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wauwatosa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,361
Median home value
$301,400
Median rent
$1,348/mo
College educated
59.9%
Homeownership
57.1%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53226; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deeper Learning Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.5 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Wauwatosa Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Macdowell Montessori School K3-12Enrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 860 | Compare → |
| St Coletta Day School of MilwaukeePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 3.0 mi | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wauwatosa School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #13 of 17
- District spending per student
- $13,809NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vel R Phillips School is listed in Wauwatosa School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vel R Phillips School
Vel R Phillips School is a public school in Wauwatosa, WI, part of Wauwatosa School District, serving approximately 119 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,340 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vel R Phillips School
What grades does Vel R Phillips School serve?
Vel R Phillips School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Vel R Phillips School?
Vel R Phillips School has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vel R Phillips School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vel R Phillips School is 4.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vel R Phillips School rank in WI?
Vel R Phillips School ranks #1,340 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Vel R Phillips School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vel R Phillips School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Vel R Phillips School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vel R Phillips School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Vel R Phillips School a charter school?
No, Vel R Phillips School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vel R Phillips School a Title I school?
No, Vel R Phillips School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 119
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Phone
- (414) 257-4857
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 53226)
- 18,893
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53226; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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