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School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School vs. United Community Center Acosta Middle School

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School Overview

School
School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School
6485 Town Hall Rd
Land O Lakes, WI 54540
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
United Community Center Acosta Middle School
1038 S 6th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)

United Community Center Acosta Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 41 students in grades 5-8, School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School ranks in the top 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 180 students in grades 6-8, United Community Center Acosta Middle School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
41 students
180 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at United Community Center Acosta Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at United Community Center Acosta Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at United Community Center Acosta Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northland Pines School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at United Community Center Acosta Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the United Community Center Inc School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#899 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
#1652 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of United Community Center Acosta Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(22-23 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northland Pines School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at United Community Center Acosta Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the United Community Center Inc School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in WI)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northland Pines School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at United Community Center Acosta Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the United Community Center Inc School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Top 50% in WI)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Northland Pines School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at United Community Center Acosta Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the United Community Center Inc School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of United Community Center Acosta Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
8
-
Grade 6 Students
14
56
Grade 7 Students
12
70
Grade 8 Students
7
54

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Northland Pines School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
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% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northland Pines School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northland Pines School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at United Community Center Acosta Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the United Community Center Inc School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northland Pines School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at United Community Center Acosta Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the United Community Center Inc School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
95%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northland Pines School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at United Community Center Acosta Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the United Community Center Inc School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northland Pines School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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0.10
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northland Pines School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of United Community Center Acosta Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the United Community Center Inc School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
62%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northland Pines School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at United Community Center Acosta Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the United Community Center Inc School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northland Pines School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at United Community Center Acosta Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the United Community Center Inc School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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