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Wauwatosa School District

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12121 W North Ave
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Milwaukee County
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PH: (414) 773-1010
FAX: (414) 773-1019

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  • Grades K-12
  • 6780 students
  • 15 schools

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 WKCE-CRT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 87% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 88% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 90% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Social Studies
 95% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 91% in 2008.

Science
 84% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Language Arts
 85% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 88% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 83% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 93% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 93% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 88% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 91% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Social Studies
 86% (2008)
 85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2008.

Science
 83% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2008.

Language Arts
 76% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts was 62% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading
 76% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 85% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Social Studies
 81% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 77% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2008.

Language Arts
 78% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 80% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Language Arts was 70% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 83% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examination - Criterion-Referenced Tests (WKCE-CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies.
  • The WKCE-CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 242221
Graduating class of 2005 242221
Graduating class of 2004 242221

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 232121
Graduating class of 2005 232120
Graduating class of 2004 232120

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 242221
Graduating class of 2005 242221
Graduating class of 2004 242221

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 242221
Graduating class of 2005 242221
Graduating class of 2004 242221

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 232221
Graduating class of 2005 232221
Graduating class of 2004 232221
1Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200674%
Graduating class of 200573%
Graduating class of 200466%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The Composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
  • Scores represent results for students in grade 12 who took the ACT as juniors or seniors.
  • Because of changes in state enrollment collections in 2004-2005, participation rates for the graduating class of 2005 should be interpreted with caution.

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic75%77%
Black, not Hispanic16%11%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%4%
Hispanic4%8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%2%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,434$9,903
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%60%
Student and staff support9%8%
Administration13%13%
Other expenditures15%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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