Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus

5496 N 72nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 586 students in grades 6-12, Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 45:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus's student population of 586 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1893 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
45:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
87%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
75-79%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus's ranking?
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus is ranked #1893 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus?
The graduation rate of Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus is 75-79%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus?
586 students attend Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus?
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus has a student ration of 45:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus offer ?
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus part of?
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus located?
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus is located in the Silver Spring neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 6 other public schools located in Silver Spring.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 45:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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