Carver Academy

1900 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Carver 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 4% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Carver Academy's student population of 351 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Carver 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 Carver Academy is 0.15, 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)
#1974 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carver Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
4%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carver 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.
4%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carver 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.
≤5%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carver Academy 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
18:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Carver 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%
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Carver Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carver Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
92%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Carver Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Carver Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Carver Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Carver 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
96%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carver 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 (13-14)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carver Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carver Academy's ranking?
Carver Academy is ranked #1974 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Carver Academy?
351 students attend Carver Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Carver Academy students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carver Academy?
Carver Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carver Academy offer ?
Carver Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carver Academy part of?
Carver Academy is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Carver Academy located?
Carver Academy is located in the Brewers Hill neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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