Summary:
The West Allis-West Milwaukee School District in Wisconsin operates 12 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population with varying academic performance across its schools.
Some standout schools in the district include Walker Elementary and Mitchell Elementary, which consistently perform above the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 60-70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Central High and Horace Mann Elementary struggle, with proficiency rates well below the state average.
The district's alternative schools, James E. Dottke Project-Based Learning High School and Deeper Learning Virtual Academy, have unique approaches that appear to be effective for certain students, with Dottke maintaining a high graduation rate despite lower test scores. However, the district as a whole faces challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, which likely contribute to the performance disparities observed.
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