5496 N 72nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
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:

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Attribute

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
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
711 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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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
This School
State Level (WI)
Overall Testing Rank
#1981 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
13%
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Black
86%
9%
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White
3%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.26
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Graduation Rate
75-79%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School District Name
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

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