Serving 127 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wauwatosa Stem ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wauwatosa Stem ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Wauwatosa Stem's student population of 127 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Rankings
Wauwatosa Stem ranks within the top 1% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wauwatosa Stem is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5 out of 1962 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
84%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wauwatosa Stem's ranking?
Wauwatosa Stem is ranked #5 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Wauwatosa Stem often compared to?
Wauwatosa Stemis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Wauwatosa Stem?
127 students attend Wauwatosa Stem.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Wauwatosa Stem students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wauwatosa Stem?
Wauwatosa Stem has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wauwatosa Stem offer ?
Wauwatosa Stem offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Wauwatosa Stem part of?
Wauwatosa Stem is part of Wauwatosa School District.
School Reviews
Review Wauwatosa Stem. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.
