Vel R Phillips School

Public, Alternative K-12

10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Wauwatosa, WI 53226-3532

(414) 257-4857

District: Wauwatosa School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $43,931

Student/teacher ratio: 4.7

Number of students: 119

Racial breakdown:

African American:

86.6%

Hispanic:

8.4%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 2.8%

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (86.6%), Hispanic (8.4%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vel R Phillips School is 4.7. (See more...)

Compare Vel R Phillips School employs 25.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vel R Phillips School is $43,931.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Vel R Phillips School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Wauwatosa School District:

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

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Rank History for Vel R Phillips School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2006	0.11	380^th	382	0.5%
2007	0.47	364^th	366	0.5%

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Rank History for Vel R Phillips School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2006	3.48	274^th	292	6.2%
2007	0.51	279^th	281	0.7%

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Vel R Phillips School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	11	24	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	38
1989	10	27	n/a	2	1	n/a	n/a	40
1990	13	31	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	46
1991	22	30	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	54
1992	20	34	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	59
1993	11	48	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	64
1994	19	124	4	12	0	n/a	n/a	159
1995	11	36	0	4	5	n/a	n/a	56
1996	11	36	0	4	5	n/a	n/a	56
1997	7	42	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	57
1998	8	23	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	40
1999	10	35	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	48
2000	7	34	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	43
2001	13	28	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	44
2002	12	38	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	54
2003	12	38	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	54
2004	8	39	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	49
2006	0	10	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	11
2007	2	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	8
2008	1	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	8
2009	1	12	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	13
2010	1	15	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	18
2011	4	45	0	0	1	0	1	51
2012	5	66	0	5	1	0	0	77
2013	4	80	0	6	2	0	0	92
2014	3	40	0	7	0	0	0	50
2015	7	114	1	6	0	0	1	129
2016	4	70	0	9	2	0	0	85
2017	1	71	0	5	1	0	0	78
2018	4	57	0	3	0	0	0	64
2019	3	34	0	6	1	0	0	44
2020	0	31	0	8	1	0	2	42
2021	3	42	0	4	0	0	0	49
2022	1	85	0	12	1	0	0	99
2023	2	92	1	8	1	0	2	106
2024	1	103	0	10	1	0	4	119

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 Vel R Phillips School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	38	7.0	5.4	5.3
1989	40	7.0	5.7	0
1990	46	9.0	5.1	0
1991	54	9.9	5.4	3.7
1992	59	12.7	4.6	5.1
1993	64	8.0	8.0	6.3
1994	159	11.4	13.9	6.3
1995	56	15.0	3.7	5.4
1996	56	15.0	3.7	5.4
1997	57	11.0	5.2	5.3
1998	40	10.0	4.0	5
1999	48	8.0	6.0	8.3
2000	43	8.0	5.4	7
2001	44	9.0	4.9	9.1
2002	54	10.8	5.0	n/a
2003	54	10.8	5.0	n/a
2004	49	12.8	3.8	n/a
2006	11	20.0	0.6	n/a
2007	8	20.0	0.4	25
2008	8	22.0	0.4	62.5
2009	13	26.5	0.5	76.9
2010	18	27.5	0.6	72.2
2011	51	24.0	2.1	5.9
2012	77	23.5	3.2	96.1
2013	92	24.1	3.8	96.7
2014	50	25.9	1.9	94
2015	129	n/a	n/a	97.7
2016	85	23.0	3.6	96.5
2017	78	23.0	3.3	89.7
2018	64	24.7	2.5	90.6
2019	44	23.2	1.8	93.2
2020	42	21.0	1.9	7.1
2021	49	21.1	2.3	34.7
2022	99	16.2	6.0	3
2023	106	17.2	6.1	2.8
2024	119	25.2	4.7	n/a

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 Vel R Phillips School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	38	7.0	5.4	5.3
1989	40	7.0	5.7	0
1990	46	9.0	5.1	0
1991	54	9.9	5.4	3.7
1992	59	12.7	4.6	5.1
1993	64	8.0	8.0	6.3
1994	159	11.4	13.9	6.3
1995	56	15.0	3.7	5.4
1996	56	15.0	3.7	5.4
1997	57	11.0	5.2	5.3
1998	40	10.0	4.0	5
1999	48	8.0	6.0	8.3
2000	43	8.0	5.4	7
2001	44	9.0	4.9	9.1
2002	54	10.8	5.0	n/a
2003	54	10.8	5.0	n/a
2004	49	12.8	3.8	n/a
2006	11	20.0	0.6	n/a
2007	8	20.0	0.4	25
2008	8	22.0	0.4	62.5
2009	13	26.5	0.5	76.9
2010	18	27.5	0.6	72.2
2011	51	24.0	2.1	5.9
2012	77	23.5	3.2	96.1
2013	92	24.1	3.8	96.7
2014	50	25.9	1.9	94
2015	129	n/a	n/a	97.7
2016	85	23.0	3.6	96.5
2017	78	23.0	3.3	89.7
2018	64	24.7	2.5	90.6
2019	44	23.2	1.8	93.2
2020	42	21.0	1.9	7.1
2021	49	21.1	2.3	34.7
2022	99	16.2	6.0	3
2023	106	17.2	6.1	2.8
2024	119	25.2	4.7	n/a

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 Vel R Phillips School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$7,397 (13.5%)	$47,551 (86.5%)	$54,948
2020	$8,192 (14.2%)	$49,638 (85.8%)	$57,830
2021	$4,755 (10.8%)	$39,175 (89.2%)	$43,931

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	44	106	140.9%
African American	34	92	170.6%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	6	8	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	2	33.3%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93.2%	2.8%	90.4%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)						Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)						Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)			Forward Exam Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vel R Phillips School	Public, Alternative	K-12	10201 W Watertown Plank Rd	Wauwatosa	53226	Milwaukee County	Wauwatosa School District	No	No	No	No	(414) 257-4857	119	25	4.7		1 (0.8%)	103 (86.6%)	10 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)								(n/a)																		$43,931	$4,755	$39,175
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	12121 W North Ave	Wauwatosa	53226	Milwaukee County	Wauwatosa School District	Yes	No	Yes	No	(414) 773-1000	115	3	38.3	13.9%	47 (40.9%)	39 (33.9%)	17 (14.8%)	5 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.1%)								(n/a)															30.8			$24,543	$291	$24,251
MacDowell Montessori School K3-12	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	6415 W Mount Vernon Ave	Milwaukee	53213	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 935-1400	860	48	18.0	65.5%	228 (26.5%)	445 (51.7%)	94 (10.9%)	16 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	75 (8.7%)								(n/a)	35.9	33.9	47.9	39.0	39.2	46.0	18.9	21.4	29.2	34.2	19.6	16.2	57.1	55.6	23.4	44.6	30.6	$13,364	$2,195	$11,169
Deeper Learning Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1117 S 104th St	West Allis	53214	Milwaukee County	West Allis-West Milwaukee School District	Yes	No	Yes	No	(414) 604-4224	134	7	19.1	76.9%	43 (32.1%)	23 (17.2%)	55 (41.0%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.5%)								(n/a)				28.6	33.3	50.0				28.6	50.0	25.0		25.0	42.9		25.0
HAPA-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4601 N 84th St	Milwaukee	53225	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(414) 383-4944	1,894	57	33.1	84.8%	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	23 (1.2%)	1,852 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (0.6%)								(n/a)	37.1	42.3	38.4	55.4	47.8	41.7	58.3	52.4	36.5	50.7	46.0	58.3	45.0	62.9	49.6	30.9	46.4	$14,862	$2,577	$12,284
Central City Cyberschool	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4301 N 44th St	Milwaukee	53216	Milwaukee County	Central City Cyberschool of Milwaukee Inc	Yes	No	No	Yes	(414) 444-2330	378	19	19.8	96.3%	1 (0.3%)	367 (97.1%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)								(n/a)	16.7	42.9	22.9	11.8	16.0	14.3	20.8	23.8	11.8	11.8	16.0	8.6	42.9	22.9	0.0	9.5	8.6	$22,742	$11,372	$11,372
Milwaukee Academy of Science	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2000 W Kilbourn Ave	Milwaukee	53233	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee Science Education Consortium Inc	Yes	No	No	Yes	(414) 933-0302	1,404	70	20.1	93.4%	3 (0.2%)	1,361 (96.9%)	24 (1.7%)	3 (0.2%)	12 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	11.7	9.2	15.2	20.8	17.0	15.5	14.9	14.3	19.6	17.8	15.0	10.7	13.3	19.6	5.3	4.1	10.8	$18,154	$2,954	$15,198
Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1017 N 12th St	Milwaukee	53233	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 304-6800	431	16	26.2	92.1%	3 (0.7%)	381 (88.4%)	13 (3.0%)	14 (3.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.9%)								(n/a)	0.0	0.0	12.5	10.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	4.0	5.3	0.0	0.0	$15,838	$2,233	$13,605
Obama School of Career and Technical Education	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	5075 N Sherman Blvd	Milwaukee	53209	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 393-4900	1,226	36	33.8	89.1%	53 (4.3%)	954 (77.8%)	155 (12.6%)	22 (1.8%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.2%)								(n/a)	8.3	12.5	6.3	19.2	7.1	3.7	8.3	12.5	0.0	3.7	3.6	0.0	15.4	8.0	9.1	8.3	4.2	$16,696	$2,648	$14,048
Golda Meir School	Public, Alternative	3-12	1615 N Martin Luther King Dr	Milwaukee	53212	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 758-2500	1,211	63	19.1	54.5%	205 (16.9%)	717 (59.2%)	172 (14.2%)	48 (4.0%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (5.4%)								(n/a)	54.0	51.2	46.2	59.8	66.4	69.9	47.6	42.0	68.0	63.9	58.8	47.8	64.2	80.4	42.1	47.6	54.9	$12,984	$2,201	$10,783

Frequently Asked Questions about Vel R Phillips School

How many students attend Vel R Phillips School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 119 students attended Vel R Phillips School.

What is the racial makeup of Vel R Phillips School?

Students at Vel R Phillips School are 87% African American, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Vel R Phillips School in?

Wauwatosa School District

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