Serving 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Waukesha Stem Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 62% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Waukesha Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 1991 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
4%
9%
White
70%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waukesha Stem Academy's ranking?
Waukesha Stem Academy is ranked #268 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Waukesha Stem Academy?
599 students attend Waukesha Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Waukesha Stem Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waukesha Stem Academy?
Waukesha Stem Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waukesha Stem Academy offer ?
Waukesha Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waukesha Stem Academy part of?
Waukesha Stem Academy is part of Waukesha School District.
In what neighborhood is Waukesha Stem Academy located?
Waukesha Stem Academy is located in the College Hill neighborhood of Waukesha, WI.
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