Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus

5496 N 72nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218

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Tel: (414) 837-4000

www.carmenhighschool.org

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Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus serves 711 students in grades 6-12.

Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 711 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50% in WI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus's student population of 711 students has grown by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

711 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (WI)

Overall Testing Rank

#1981 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

38%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

31:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

13%

Black

86%

White

68%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.26

0.51

This chart display the diversity score of Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

75-79%

89%

This chart display graduation rate of Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

86%

38%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Milwaukee School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus's ranking?

Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).

What is the graduation rate of Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus?

The graduation rate of Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus is 75-79%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 89%.

How many students attend Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus?

711 students attend Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus?

Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.

What grades does Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus offer ?

Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus part of?

Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus is part of Milwaukee School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 711 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education