Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus

5496 N 72nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 586 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 45:1 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 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 45:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus's student population of 586 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

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 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1893 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
6%
39%
11%
38%
15-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
45:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
87%
9%
White
3%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
75-79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
586 students attend Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus?
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus has a student ration of 45:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 45:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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