Summary:
The city of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin is home to 18 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, with the majority being elementary schools. The schools are part of the Wauwatosa School District, which is ranked 96 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Several schools in the district stand out for their exceptional performance. East High School is the top-performing high school, ranking 37th out of 431 Wisconsin high schools and earning a 5-star rating. It boasts a 94.1% four-year graduation rate and only a 0.7% dropout rate. The Wauwatosa STEM elementary charter school is also a standout, ranking 3rd out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating with exceptional test scores. Roosevelt Elementary is another high-performing school, ranking 52nd out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating.
The Wauwatosa School District as a whole performs well above the state averages in key metrics like graduation rates, dropout rates, and proficiency rates on standardized tests. However, there is a significant gap in performance between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools in the district. The district's spending per student is relatively high, which seems to correlate with the strong academic outcomes, especially at the top-performing schools. Overall, the Wauwatosa School District appears to be providing a high-quality education, with several standout schools that are among the best in the state.
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