United Community Center Acosta Middle School

1038 S 6th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
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Bottom 50%
Serving 188 students in grades 6-8, United Community Center Acosta Middle School 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 24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

United Community Center Acosta Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

United Community Center Acosta Middle School's student population of 188 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 110% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

United Community Center Acosta Middle School 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 United Community Center Acosta Middle School is 0.06, 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)
#1652 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of United Community Center Acosta Middle School 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.
20-24%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of United Community Center Acosta Middle School 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.
40-44%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of United Community Center Acosta Middle School 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
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
97%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in United Community Center Acosta Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
9%
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White
3%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of United Community Center Acosta Middle School 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
69%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in United Community Center Acosta Middle School 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%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in United Community Center Acosta Middle School 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Community Center Acosta Middle School's ranking?
United Community Center Acosta Middle School is ranked #1652 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are United Community Center Acosta Middle School often compared to?
United Community Center Acosta Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like School Of Technology And Arts Ii, School Of Options & Applied Research Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend United Community Center Acosta Middle School?
188 students attend United Community Center Acosta Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of United Community Center Acosta Middle School students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of United Community Center Acosta Middle School?
United Community Center Acosta Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does United Community Center Acosta Middle School offer ?
United Community Center Acosta Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is United Community Center Acosta Middle School part of?
United Community Center Acosta Middle School is part of United Community Center Inc. School District.
In what neighborhood is United Community Center Acosta Middle School located?
United Community Center Acosta Middle School is located in the Walkers Point neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 4 other public schools located in Walkers Point.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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