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Central City Cyberschool

School · Central City Cyberschool of Milwaukee Inc · Milwaukee, WI

A charter school in Milwaukee, WI where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

4301 N 44th St, Milwaukee, WI 53216

  • Math 17% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 20% vs WI 52% (2025)
  • 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.7% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.2% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-37.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-31 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)15% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
College Readiness2.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism62.4%

Students at Central City Cyberschool score 18% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency17%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency20%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
52%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
12%
2012
Math
29%
ELA
13%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
11%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
16%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
14%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
14%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
4%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
4%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2025
Math
17%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 40 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Central City Cyberschool 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Transit 50Good Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat 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

$43,466

Median home value

$122,800

Median rent

$970/mo

College educated

18%

Homeownership

45.3%

Poverty rate

21.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Holy Redeemer Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.8privatePK–121.0 mi357Compare →
Obama School of Career and Technical EducationEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–121.0 mi1,226Compare →
Believers in Christ Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1privateK–121.2 mi153Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Central City Cyberschool of Milwaukee Inc

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
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.

Central City Cyberschool is listed in Central City Cyberschool of Milwaukee Inc; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Central City Cyberschool

Central City Cyberschool is a public school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Central City Cyberschool of Milwaukee Inc, serving approximately 378 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,009 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Central City Cyberschool

What grades does Central City Cyberschool serve?

Central City Cyberschool serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Central City Cyberschool?

Central City Cyberschool has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central City Cyberschool?

The student-teacher ratio at Central City Cyberschool is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Central City Cyberschool rank in WI?

Central City Cyberschool ranks #2,009 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Central City Cyberschool's MySchoolScout rating?

Central City Cyberschool has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Central City Cyberschool?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Central City Cyberschool has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Central City Cyberschool a charter school?

Yes, Central City Cyberschool is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Central City Cyberschool a Title I school?

No, Central City Cyberschool is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central City Cyberschool?

96.3% of students at Central City Cyberschool 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
378
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Milwaukee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
62.4%
Area population (ZIP 53216)
29,772
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
33.7
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 53216; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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