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#1147 of 2,105 schools in WI
Carmen Middle School South
Middle School · Carmen High School of Science and Technology Inc · Milwaukee, WI
A Carmen High School of Science and Technology Inc charter middle school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2433 S 15th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215
- Math 33% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carmen Middle School South score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carmen Middle School South sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,164/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milwaukee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,207
Median home value
$148,400
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
47.2%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,379 | Compare → |
| St Anthony SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,391 | Compare → |
| Notre Dame School of MilwaukeePrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 5–8 | 1.3 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| United Community Center Acosta Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 180 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Carmen High School of Science and Technology Inc
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Carmen Middle School South is listed in Carmen High School of Science and Technology Inc; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carmen Middle School South
Carmen Middle School South is a public middle school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Carmen High School of Science and Technology Inc, serving approximately 206 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,147 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carmen Middle School South
What grades does Carmen Middle School South serve?
Carmen Middle School South serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Carmen Middle School South?
Carmen Middle School South has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmen Middle School South?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmen Middle School South is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carmen Middle School South rank in WI?
Carmen Middle School South ranks #1,147 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Carmen Middle School South's MySchoolScout rating?
Carmen Middle School South has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carmen Middle School South?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carmen Middle School South has 33% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is Carmen Middle School South a charter school?
Yes, Carmen Middle School South is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Carmen Middle School South a Title I school?
No, Carmen Middle School South is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carmen Middle School South?
99.0% of students at Carmen Middle School South qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 206
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.7%
- Phone
- (414) 310-8056
- Area population (ZIP 53215)
- 58,375
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53215; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 FORWARD; directory SY 2023–24
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