Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus

Summary:

Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a district ranked 417 out of 428 in the state with a 0-star rating. With 615 students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Wisconsin high schools over the past decade, currently at 412 out of 415.

The school has struggled with low graduation rates, ranging from 70.6% to 83.7% over the past 5 years, significantly lower than the state average of around 90% and the Milwaukee School District average of around 75%. Its performance on standardized tests is also extremely low, with only 15.56% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to 54.1% statewide and 25.66% in the district. Additionally, Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus has alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 63% in 2022-2023, much higher than state and district averages. The school also has a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.78% to 92.52% over the past 3 years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Milwaukee School District, Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus consistently underperforms on key metrics. For example, the nearby Milwaukee School of Languages has an 87.6% graduation rate and significantly higher test scores, while schools like ASSATA High and Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee struggle with even lower performance than Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus. Despite being a public charter school, the school has not shown significant improvement in its performance over the past 5-10 years, and its persistent low performance and lack of improvement suggest that it may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 5496 N 72nd St
       Milwaukee, WI  53218-2820


(414) 837-4000

District: Milwaukee School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,738 Help


Feeder schools for Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus:

Elementary:    Barton Elementary
    Browning Elementary
    Bruce Elementary
    Bryant Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  45.0 Help
Number of students:  586

Racial breakdown:

African American:
87.4%
Hispanic:
5.1%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus ranks worse than 92.8% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.35. (See more...)
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Compare Details Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.02. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (87.4%), Hispanic (5.1%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus is 45. 30 high schools in the Milwaukee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus employs 13 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus is $14,738. 21 high schools in the Milwaukee School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus:

SchoolDigger ranks Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus 595th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus in the ranking list.)

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Milwaukee School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Milwaukee School District 417th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus

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Rank History for all middle school students at Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 10.60 554th 612 9.5%
2016 8.14 555th 609 8.9%
2017 8.13 557th 612 9.0%
2018 6.09 538th 579 7.1%
2019 20.36 510th 594 14.1%
2021 6.35 568th 613 7.3%
2022 12.45 557th 617 9.7%
2023 9.55 592nd 640 7.5%
2024 5.35 595th 641 7.2%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.53 262nd 417 37.2%
2019 42.57 228th 414 44.9%
2021 39.56 270th 437 38.2%
2022 31.95 301st 421 28.5%
2023 24.36 370th 439 15.7%
2024 15.89 392nd 425 7.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.57 455th 489 7.0%
2019 27.71 401st 487 17.7%
2021 10.53 484th 499 3.0%
2022 19.57 463rd 522 11.3%
2023 18.76 462nd 525 12.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.79 506th 551 8.2%
2019 21.24 471st 557 15.4%
2021 9.43 524th 574 8.7%
2022 16.18 506th 576 12.2%
2023 11.32 529th 579 8.6%
2024 3.88 553rd 580 4.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.18 515th 551 6.5%
2019 22.86 471st 557 15.4%
2021 6.66 541st 572 5.4%
2022 12.12 524th 577 9.2%
2023 10.87 542nd 591 8.3%
2024 5.81 547th 585 6.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.48 72nd 123 41.5%
2019 72.38 23rd 127 81.9%
2021 40.78 73rd 134 45.5%
2022 55.93 39th 125 68.8%
2023 46.49 55th 130 57.7%
2024 37.46 73rd 118 38.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.50 166th 225 26.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.08 355th 412 13.8%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus

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Rank History for all high school students at Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 1.70 446th 466 4.3%
2023 2.02 412th 415 0.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 1.92 327th 329 0.6%
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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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 12 169 4 33 1 0 0 0 219
2015 15 275 6 57 1 0 1 0 355
2016 26 397 12 67 2 1 2 0 507
2017 29 513 14 67 4 0 3 0 630
2018 32 550 11 51 2 0 7 0 653
2019 28 566 12 52 2 0 6 0 666
2020 29 577 11 44 2 1 6 0 670
2021 20 610 13 55 1 2 10 0 711
2022 24 569 13 54 0 0 15 0 675
2023 17 526 12 42 1 1 15 1 615
2024 14 512 11 30 1 1 16 1 586

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Mid/High Northwest Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 219 n/a n/a 90.9
2015 355 n/a n/a 84.2
2016 507 38.0 13.3 5.1
2017 630 31.0 20.3 84.4
2018 653 20.0 32.6 83.9
2019 666 11.0 60.5 83.5
2020 670 21.0 31.9 85.8
2021 711 23.0 30.9 89.9
2022 675 30.0 22.4 69.8
2023 615 10.0 61.5 92.5
2024 586 13.0 45.0 97.4

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 Mid/High Northwest Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 219 n/a n/a 90.9
2015 355 n/a n/a 84.2
2016 507 38.0 13.3 5.1
2017 630 31.0 20.3 84.4
2018 653 20.0 32.6 83.9
2019 666 11.0 60.5 83.5
2020 670 21.0 31.9 85.8
2021 711 23.0 30.9 89.9
2022 675 30.0 22.4 69.8
2023 615 10.0 61.5 92.5
2024 586 13.0 45.0 97.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,469 (10.9%) $11,988 (89.1%) $13,457
2020 $1,861 (12.8%) $12,671 (87.2%) $14,532
2021 $2,519 (17.1%) $12,219 (82.9%) $14,738

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 510th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 592nd of 640 Middle schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus)29.92.7
 27.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)19.515.9
 3.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus)13.45.5
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)14.79.9
 4.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus)30.910.2
 20.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)24.220.7
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus)11.86.8
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)14.39.4
 4.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus)29.412.3
 17.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)1916.7
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus)11.82.7
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)13.16.9
 6.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus)43.141.1
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Milwaukee School District)25.132.1
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus)39.226
 13.2%
   8th Grade Science (Milwaukee School District)24.822.2
 2.7%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus)13.311.5
 1.8%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Milwaukee School District)17.922.2
 4.3%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students666615
 7.7%
African American566526
 7.1%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian1212
Hispanic5242
 19.2%
Pacific Islander01
White2817
 39.3%
Two or More Races615
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.5%92.5%
 9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus

Students at Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus are 87% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% White, 2% Asian.

Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Barton Elementary
Elementary : Browning Elementary
Elementary : Bruce Elementary
Elementary : Bryant Elementary
Elementary : Engleburg Elementary
Elementary : Goodrich Elementary
Elementary : Hampton Elementary
Elementary : Hawthorne Elementary
Elementary : Kilbourn Elementary
Elementary : Kluge Elementary
Elementary : Maple Tree Elementary
Elementary : Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary
Elementary : Parkview Elementary
Elementary : Stuart Elementary
Elementary : Thurston Woods Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 586 students attended Carmen Mid/High Northwest Campus.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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