Serving 675 students in grades 6-12, Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus 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 6% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus's student population of 675 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 172% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus 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 Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1893 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
84%
9%
White
4%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #1893 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 90%.
How many students attend Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus?
675 students attend Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 23:1, 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.
In what neighborhood is Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus located?
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus is located in the Silver Spring neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 6 other public schools located in Silver Spring.
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