Carmen Middle School South

Summary:

Carmen Middle School South is a public charter middle school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 176 students. The school is part of the Carmen High School of Science and Technology Inc. District, which is ranked 416 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carmen Middle School South is struggling academically, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state average. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 24.19% to 32.79% in English Language Arts, and 22.95% to 31.43% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 50.36% to 54.1% and 53.29% to 53.55%, respectively. The school also faces high chronic absenteeism rates of 45.8% and a dropout rate of 0.9%. These challenges are likely exacerbated by the school's high-poverty student population, with 98.86% of students qualifying for free or reduced-lunch.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Greenfield Middle School, Wedgewood Park School, and Lincoln Middle, Carmen Middle School South performs significantly worse academically and has much higher chronic absenteeism rates. This suggests that the school may need to implement substantial interventions and support systems to improve student outcomes and address the unique needs of its student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

2433 S 15th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215

(414) 310-8056

District: Carmen High School of Science and Technology Inc

SchoolDigger Rank:
559^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 4.6

Number of students: 176

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

83.5%

African American:

9.7%

White:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carmen Middle School South ranks worse than 87.2% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.81. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Carmen Middle School South:

SchoolDigger ranks Carmen Middle School South 559^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Carmen Middle School South in the ranking list.)

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Carmen High School of Science and Technology Inc:

SchoolDigger ranks Carmen High School of Science and Technology Inc 416^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Carmen Middle School South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.22	563^rd	640	12.0%
2024	14.81	559^th	641	12.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Carmen Middle School South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.10	27^th	170	84.1%
2024	74.65	22^nd	173	87.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Carmen Middle School South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	25.75	344^th	425	19.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Carmen Middle School South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.65	495^th	579	14.5%
2024	13.79	514^th	580	11.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Carmen Middle School South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.80	518^th	591	12.4%
2024	18.69	501^st	585	14.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Carmen Middle School South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	33.33	78^th	118	33.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carmen Middle School South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.63	123^rd	229	46.3%
2024	34.81	152^nd	239	36.4%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	9	17	0	147	0	0	3	0	176

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carmen Middle School South

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	176	37.9	4.6	98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carmen Middle School South

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	176	37.9	4.6	98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)					Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)					Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carmen Middle School South	Public, Charter	6-8	2433 S 15th St	Milwaukee	53215	Milwaukee County	Carmen High School of Science and Technology Inc	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(414) 310-8056	176	38	4.6	98.9%	9 (5.1%)	17 (9.7%)	147 (83.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	14.8	559^th of 641 public middle schools	12.8%		15.2	563^rd of 640 public middle schools	12.0%	4			24.2	32.8	26.5			23.0	28.6	31.4		44.3		20.0
United Community Center Acosta Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	1038 S 6th Street	Milwaukee	53204	Milwaukee County	United Community Center Inc	Yes	No	No	Yes	(414) 389-5106	188	21	8.9	81.9%	5 (2.7%)	1 (0.5%)	182 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.1	485^th of 641 public middle schools	24.3%		18.3	544^th of 640 public middle schools	15.0%	59			23.1	26.9	46.9			26.9	31.3	61.2		59.2		46.9	$8,912	$00	$8,912
Audubon Technology and Communication Middle	Public	6-8	3300 S 39th St	Milwaukee	53215	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 902-7800	425	27	15.7	84.0%	23 (5.4%)	86 (20.2%)	289 (68.0%)	11 (2.6%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	3.7	601^st of 641 public middle schools	6.2%		5.2	612^th of 640 public middle schools	4.4%	11			28.4	17.1	12.6			8.3	8.8	2.5		14.3		7.6	$15,936	$2,563	$13,373
West Milwaukee Intermediate	Public	6-8	5104 W Greenfield Ave	West Milwaukee	53214	Milwaukee County	West Allis-West Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 604-3310	304	28	10.9	78.9%	70 (23.0%)	43 (14.1%)	147 (48.4%)	6 (2.0%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (10.5%)	19.8	544^th of 641 public middle schools	15.1%		11.8	582^nd of 640 public middle schools	9.1%	38			34.7	28.4	34.7			27.0	25.3	35.8		53.7		24.2	$14,867	$1,308	$13,558
Greenfield Middle	Public	6-8	3200 W Barnard Ave	Greenfield	53221	Milwaukee County	Greenfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 282-4700	750	57	13.2	52.1%	355 (47.3%)	42 (5.6%)	237 (31.6%)	54 (7.2%)	6 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	53 (7.1%)	38.6	438^th of 641 public middle schools	31.7%		38.5	424^th of 640 public middle schools	33.8%	14			47.4	34.2	43.8			36.8	34.2	45.4		63.8		51.7	$12,352	$1,022	$11,330
Deer Creek Intermediate	Public	4-8	3680 S Kinnickinnic Ave	Saint Francis	53235	Milwaukee County	Saint Francis School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 482-8400	310	25	12.5	51.0%	161 (51.9%)	25 (8.1%)	85 (27.4%)	13 (4.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.7%)	56.6	291^st of 641 public middle schools	54.6%		53.5	292^nd of 640 public middle schools	54.4%	1	56.3	48.1	49.2	60.6	45.8	75.0	69.2	55.9	68.2	50.9	68.8	59.3	70.8	52.5
Wedgewood Park School	Public	6-8	6506 W Warnimont Ave	Milwaukee	53220	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 604-7800	656	43	15.1	74.1%	65 (9.9%)	154 (23.5%)	366 (55.8%)	42 (6.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.0%)	17.1	552^nd of 641 public middle schools	13.9%		17.2	552^nd of 640 public middle schools	13.8%				30.0	29.5	37.3			21.4	21.1	29.4		43.8		30.9	$13,901	$2,320	$11,580
Lincoln Middle	Public	6-8	820 E Knapp St	Milwaukee	53202	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 212-3300	374	28	13.4	98.7%	12 (3.2%)	245 (65.5%)	95 (25.4%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.8%)	1.9	626^th of 641 public middle schools	2.3%		6.1	600^th of 640 public middle schools	6.3%	26			12.7	7.8	7.1			1.6	6.6	1.0		15.5		8.2	$16,292	$2,819	$13,473
Roosevelt Middle	Public	6-8	800 W Walnut St	Milwaukee	53205	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 267-8800	309	18	17.5	93.5%	3 (1.0%)	281 (90.9%)	11 (3.6%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	2.1	623^rd of 641 public middle schools	2.8%		4.6	616^th of 640 public middle schools	3.8%	7			12.5	10.3	12.2			0.0	3.0	2.7		12.2		9.5	$17,194	$2,474	$14,720
King International Baccalaureate Middle	Public	6-8	121 E Hadley St	Milwaukee	53212	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 616-5200	271	16	16.9	95.6%	1 (0.4%)	253 (93.4%)	8 (3.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	1.3	636^th of 641 public middle schools	0.8%		3.2	637^th of 640 public middle schools	0.5%	1			2.7	1.7	9.6			2.7	0.0	2.1		8.0		4.0	$14,872	$2,544	$12,329

Frequently Asked Questions about Carmen Middle School South

Is Carmen Middle School South a good school?

Carmen Middle School South ranks in the bottom 12.8% of Wisconsin middle schools.

What district is Carmen Middle School South in?

Carmen High School of Science and Technology Inc

How many students attend Carmen Middle School South?

In the 2022-23 school year, 176 students attended Carmen Middle School South.

What is the racial makeup of Carmen Middle School South?

Students at Carmen Middle School South are 84% Hispanic, 10% African American, 5% White, 2% Two or more races.

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