West Allis-West Milwaukee

West Allis-West Milwaukee serves 6,615 students across 19 schools in a Milwaukee County suburb, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. The district experienced a 10.0% enrollment decline from the prior year, suggesting demographic shifts or outmigration affecting the region.

Academic performance indicators show significant gaps relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 32.8% compared to the Wisconsin state average of 55.1%, while reading proficiency is 39.8% against a state average of 53.0%. The graduation rate of 87.9% trails the state average of 95.3% by approximately 7.4 percentage points. Chronic absenteeism at 21.1% presents an additional academic concern.

The district serves a student population with notable socioeconomic and support needs. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 67.7% of enrollment, while 18.3% receive special education services and 6.5% are English learners. Racial composition is diverse: 42.9% White, 31.7% Hispanic, 12.1% Black, and 2.9% Asian.

Financial resources are constrained relative to state levels. Per-pupil spending of $8,234 falls below the state average of $8,868. The district's $131.3M total budget relies on 51.1% state funding, 40.3% local revenue, and 8.5% federal support. This revenue structure reflects limited local property tax capacity and dependency on state appropriations.