Wauwatosa STEM

Summary:

Wauwatosa STEM is a top-performing public charter elementary school serving grades K-5 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, part of the highly-ranked Wauwatosa School District. With consistently strong academic achievement, low chronic absenteeism, and an efficient use of resources, Wauwatosa STEM is a model for excellence in elementary education.

Wauwatosa STEM students significantly outperform their peers in the district and state on standardized assessments, with 95.45% of 3rd graders, 100% of 4th graders, and 84% of 5th graders achieving proficiency or better in English Language Arts, compared to 65.21%, 65.81%, and 69.87% in the Wauwatosa School District, and 52.07%, 53.42%, and 53.75% statewide. The school also maintains low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0.0% to 3.7%, and serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 2.29% to 5.93% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years.

While Wauwatosa STEM is a standout, the other elementary schools in the Wauwatosa School District also perform well above the state average, with several earning 4 or 5 stars from SchoolDigger. In contrast, nearby Milwaukee public schools, such as Hawley Environmental School and Neeskara Elementary, struggle academically, with proficiency rates well below the state average and high chronic absenteeism rates, likely due to the higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students they serve.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 1060 N Glenview Ave
       Wauwatosa, WI  53213-3097


(414) 773-1900

District: Wauwatosa School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3rd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,569 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  21.8 Help
Number of students:  131

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.7%
Two or more races:
5.3%
Hispanic:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wauwatosa STEM ranks better than 99.7% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks first among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Wauwatosa School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.26. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Wauwatosa STEM has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Wauwatosa School District. Racial makeup is: White (84.7%), two or more races (5.3%), Hispanic (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 2.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Wauwatosa School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wauwatosa STEM is 21.8, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the Wauwatosa School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wauwatosa STEM is $12,569, which is the 5th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Wauwatosa School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wauwatosa STEM:

SchoolDigger ranks Wauwatosa STEM 3rd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Wauwatosa STEM in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wauwatosa School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wauwatosa School District 96th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wauwatosa STEM

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Rank History for all students at Wauwatosa STEM

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 91.25 2nd 1045 99.8%
2011 89.92 2nd 1046 99.8%
2012 88.56 7th 1045 99.3%
2013 94.25 2nd 1053 99.8%
2014 93.07 2nd 1061 99.8%
2015 94.44 3rd 1076 99.7%
2016 96.66 3rd 1075 99.7%
2017 97.60 3rd 1071 99.7%
2018 94.82 10th 1025 99.0%
2019 97.10 4th 1037 99.6%
2021 96.54 8th 1050 99.2%
2022 96.15 7th 1067 99.3%
2023 95.72 9th 1067 99.2%
2024 96.26 3rd 1061 99.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Wauwatosa STEM

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.61 24th 997 97.6%
2019 95.52 5th 1002 99.5%
2021 94.18 11th 1004 98.9%
2022 90.47 36th 1017 96.5%
2023 92.95 18th 1010 98.2%
2024 95.15 5th 1011 99.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Wauwatosa STEM

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.26 7th 997 99.3%
2019 96.49 3rd 1002 99.7%
2021 94.93 9th 1003 99.1%
2022 97.43 3rd 1017 99.7%
2023 95.27 4th 1011 99.6%
2024 95.81 2nd 1012 99.8%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Wauwatosa STEM

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 29 7 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 38
2009 48 7 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 58
2010 53 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 61
2011 57 1 2 1 0 0 4 0 65
2012 64 0 1 1 0 0 6 0 72
2013 74 0 3 2 0 0 4 0 83
2014 102 0 6 3 0 0 6 0 117
2015 114 0 7 4 0 0 7 0 132
2016 118 1 7 3 0 0 7 0 136
2017 113 1 6 6 0 0 7 0 133
2018 114 1 7 7 0 0 6 0 135
2019 114 4 5 5 0 0 5 0 133
2020 115 7 7 7 0 0 4 0 140
2021 111 3 7 5 0 0 6 0 132
2022 114 3 7 5 0 0 6 0 135
2023 113 1 5 5 0 0 7 0 131
2024 111 2 5 6 0 0 7 0 131

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wauwatosa STEM

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 38 2.0 19.0 13.2
2009 58 3.0 19.3 3.4
2010 61 3.0 20.3 8.2
2011 65 3.0 21.6 10.8
2012 72 3.2 22.5 6.9
2013 83 4.4 18.6 3.6
2014 117 5.5 20.9 11.1
2015 132 n/a n/a 9.1
2016 136 7.0 19.4 8.1
2017 133 6.7 19.6 3
2018 135 6.4 20.9 3
2019 133 6.1 21.8 6
2020 140 6.1 22.9 5
2021 132 6.1 21.6 4.5
2022 135 6.0 22.5 5.9
2023 131 6.0 21.8 2.3
2024 131 6.0 21.8 2.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wauwatosa STEM

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 38 2.0 19.0 13.2
2009 58 3.0 19.3 3.4
2010 61 3.0 20.3 8.2
2011 65 3.0 21.6 10.8
2012 72 3.2 22.5 6.9
2013 83 4.4 18.6 3.6
2014 117 5.5 20.9 11.1
2015 132 n/a n/a 9.1
2016 136 7.0 19.4 8.1
2017 133 6.7 19.6 3
2018 135 6.4 20.9 3
2019 133 6.1 21.8 6
2020 140 6.1 22.9 5
2021 132 6.1 21.6 4.5
2022 135 6.0 22.5 5.9
2023 131 6.0 21.8 2.3
2024 131 6.0 21.8 2.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wauwatosa STEM

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $217 (1.9%) $10,983 (98.1%) $11,200
2020 $183 (1.7%) $10,726 (98.3%) $10,909
2021 $381 (3.0%) $12,187 (97.0%) $12,569

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wauwatosa STEM

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 9th of 1067 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wauwatosa STEM)79.281
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wauwatosa School District)58.755.5
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wauwatosa STEM)95.890.5
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wauwatosa School District)6464.5
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wauwatosa STEM)77.375
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wauwatosa School District)5464.9
 10.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wauwatosa STEM)86.487.5
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wauwatosa School District)58.961
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wauwatosa STEM)90.991.7
 0.8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wauwatosa School District)72.373.5
 1.3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Wauwatosa STEM)10087.5
 12.5%
   4th Grade Science (Wauwatosa School District)65.267.5
 2.3%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wauwatosa STEM)77.387
 9.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wauwatosa School District)6057.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wauwatosa STEM)77.373.9
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wauwatosa School District)61.858.3
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students133131
 1.5%
African American41
 75%
American Indian00
Asian55
Hispanic55
Pacific Islander00
White114113
 0.9%
Two or More Races57
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6%2.3%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wauwatosa STEM

In the 2023-24 school year, 131 students attended Wauwatosa STEM.

Students at Wauwatosa STEM are 85% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

Yes! Wauwatosa STEM is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 3rd of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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