Very Good
#581 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 28% in state
United Community Center Acosta Middle School
Middle School · United Community Center Inc · Milwaukee, WI
A charter middle school in Milwaukee, WI serving grades 6th – 8th.
1038 S 6th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Math 35% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at United Community Center Acosta Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 14 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025, across a 10-year record (2016–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where United Community Center Acosta Middle School 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 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$43,645
Median home value
$106,000
Median rent
$964/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
26.4%
Poverty rate
32.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame School of MilwaukeePrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 5–8 | 0.6 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| St Anthony SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,391 | Compare → |
| Carmen Middle School SouthCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 206 | 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.
United Community Center 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.
United Community Center Acosta Middle School is listed in United Community Center Inc; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About United Community Center Acosta Middle School
United Community Center Acosta Middle School is a public middle school in Milwaukee, WI, part of United Community Center Inc, serving approximately 180 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #581 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about United Community Center Acosta Middle School
What grades does United Community Center Acosta Middle School serve?
United Community Center Acosta Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend United Community Center Acosta Middle School?
United Community Center Acosta Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at United Community Center Acosta Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at United Community Center Acosta Middle School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does United Community Center Acosta Middle School rank in WI?
United Community Center Acosta Middle School ranks #581 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is United Community Center Acosta Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
United Community Center Acosta Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 United Community Center Acosta Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, United Community Center Acosta Middle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is United Community Center Acosta Middle School a charter school?
Yes, United Community Center Acosta Middle School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is United Community Center Acosta Middle School a Title I school?
No, United Community Center Acosta Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for United Community Center Acosta Middle School?
62.2% of students at United Community Center Acosta Middle School 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
- 180
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.8%
- Phone
- (414) 389-5106
- Area population (ZIP 53204)
- 40,008
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 29.1
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 53204; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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