Carson Academy

4920 W Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Carson Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carson Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Carson Academy's student population of 350 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Carson Academy 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 Carson Academy is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1922 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carson Academy 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.
≤5%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carson Academy 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.
≤10%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Carson Academy 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%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carson Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
93%
9%
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White
1%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Carson Academy and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carson Academy 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 (19-20)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carson Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carson Academy's ranking?
Carson Academy is ranked #1922 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Carson Academy?
350 students attend Carson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Carson Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carson Academy?
Carson Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carson Academy offer ?
Carson Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carson Academy part of?
Carson Academy is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Carson Academy located?
Carson Academy is located in the Lincoln Creek neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 3 other public schools located in Lincoln Creek.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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