How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Vel R Phillips School | Whitman Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wauwatosa, WI | Wauwatosa, WI |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 139 | 570 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 6.2:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 26.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Vel R Phillips School | Whitman Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,937 | $15,937 |
| District | Wauwatosa School District | Wauwatosa School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Vel R Phillips School | Whitman Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.2% | 45.1% |
| African American | 77.0% | 27.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% | 11.9% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 8.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Vel R Phillips School | Whitman Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 69.5:1 | 190:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 100.0% | 24.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 7 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.