Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Whitman Elementary 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 13% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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Whitman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Whitman Elementary School's student population of 319 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
319 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
Whitman Elementary 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 Whitman Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1799 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
41%
14%
Black
18%
9%
White
27%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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Whitman Elementary School is ranked #1799 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Whitman Elementary School?
319 students attend Whitman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Whitman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitman Elementary School?
Whitman Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whitman Elementary School offer ?
Whitman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitman Elementary School part of?
Whitman Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Whitman Elementary School located?
Whitman Elementary School is located in the Honey Creek Manor neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>1 3/26/2020This school is a bad school. They have food fights; they fight almost every day and they are so rude to the kids there and the school it too small.5 6/23/2017Whitman has received "School of Recognition" honors for the 5th year in a row from the Wisconsin Dept. of Instruction. It is a great school with high expectations for success!Review Whitman Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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This school is a bad school. They have food fights; they fight almost every day and they are so rude to the kids there and the school it too small.
Whitman has received "School of Recognition" honors for the 5th year in a row from the Wisconsin Dept. of Instruction. It is a great school with high expectations for success!
Review Whitman Elementary School. 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
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