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Vel R Phillips School

10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 106 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Vel R Phillips School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Vel R Phillips School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Vel R Phillips School's student population of 106 students has grown by 140% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
106 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Vel R Phillips School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vel R Phillips School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1872 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vel R Phillips School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vel R Phillips School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Vel R Phillips School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
87%
9%
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White
2%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Vel R Phillips School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Vel R Phillips School and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Vel R Phillips School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vel R Phillips School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vel R Phillips School's ranking?
Vel R Phillips School is ranked #1872 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vel R Phillips School?
The graduation rate of Vel R Phillips School is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Vel R Phillips School?
106 students attend Vel R Phillips School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Vel R Phillips School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vel R Phillips School?
Vel R Phillips School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vel R Phillips School offer ?
Vel R Phillips School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vel R Phillips School part of?
Vel R Phillips School is part of Wauwatosa School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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