Wauwatosa, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Public Education (DPI) released today the state report cards for the 2023-24 school year, and the Wauwatosa School District is pleased to announce it has once again received a rating of “Exceeds Expectations.” 

The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is required by state statute (Wis. Stat. 115.385) to generate a school report card and district report card for every publicly funded school and district in the state. The report cards are intended to help schools and districts use performance data to celebrate successes and improve their efforts to prepare students for their futures. 

Schools are evaluated across four priority areas: 

  • Achievement – proficiency in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics on the annual state assessments
  • Growth – year-to-year progress in ELA and math achievement
  • Target Group Outcomes – outcomes for students with the lowest test scores
  • On-Track to Graduation – reliable predictors of how successfully students are progressing toward completing their K-12 education

The priority area scores are aggregated into an overall accountability score, from 0 to 100. This score is displayed on the front page of the school or district report cards. It is important to note that the 0 to 100 accountability score is not a “percent correct” measurement and is not aligned with traditional 0-100 grading scales. Based on its score, a school or district receives one of five rating categories, from Fails to Meet Expectations to Significantly Exceeds Expectations.

The Wauwatosa School District’s overall score of 71.3 and overall “Exceeds Expectation” rating is evidence of the District’s focus on academic excellence and support for all students. You can view the Wauwatosa School District State Report Card here.

  • Seven of our schools increased their overall score indicating they are making progress. 
  • Of the 16 schools that make up the district report card, five schools  received a Significantly Exceeds Expectations Rating, five schools received an Exceeds Expectations Rating, four schools received the Meets Expectations Rating and two schools received the Meets Few Expectations designation.
  • WSTEM is ranked 1 out of 8 schools who are public charter schools with K5-5 grade bands.
  • Lincoln is ranked 5 out of 424 (tied with another school) for schools who are Public 4K-5.
  • Roosevelt Elementary 6 out of 424 is ranked for Public Schools 4K-5.
  • Montessori is 5 out of 54 for public 4K-8 no charter schools.
  • Wauwatosa East is tied for 39 out of 359 schools that are 9-12 public, not a charter and with a ranking. 

“We are incredibly proud of the work our students and staff do every day within our schools,” said Wauwatosa School District Superintendent Demond Means. “The accountability scores for the District and from each school this year are individual pieces of data in the larger process we use to evaluate our strengths and determine our areas that necessitate growth in the years ahead. While we celebrate these achievements, we’re equally focused on continuously improving to ensure that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.” 

All schools within the Wauwatosa School District received individual scores and ratings as well. 

Each school’s rating and accountability score reflect the unique strengths of its learning community, guided by a commitment to nurturing academic growth and readiness for future success.

The complete District and individual school report cards for Wauwatosa School District are available on the Wisconsin DPI website. 

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