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#1626 of 2,105 schools in WI
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus
High School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI
A Milwaukee School District charter high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
5496 N 72nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53218
- Math 9% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 13% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus 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 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
$42,207
Median home value
$122,200
Median rent
$1,034/mo
College educated
10.1%
Homeownership
41.9%
Poverty rate
28.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison Academic CampusEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 595 | Compare → |
| Hapa-hmong American Peace Academy K3-12Charter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,894 | Compare → |
| Marshall HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 692 | Compare → |
| Obama School of Career and Technical EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,226 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Milwaukee School District
- Schools in district
- 156
- Rank in district
- #62 of 154
- District spending per student
- $18,815NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus is a public high school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 586 students in grades 6th-12th with a 45.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,626 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus
What grades does Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus serve?
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus?
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus has an enrollment of approximately 586 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus is 45.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus rank in WI?
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus ranks #1,626 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Mid/hi Northwest Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus a charter school?
Yes, Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus a Title I school?
No, Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus?
97.4% of students at Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 586
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 45.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.8%
- Phone
- (414) 837-4000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 53218)
- 40,581
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 30.4
Official sources & links
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 53218; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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