Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus vs Lancaster Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus
Milwaukee · Charter high · Grades 6–12
526 students
Lancaster Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
316 students
| Measure | Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Lancaster Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #444 of 446 | #1061 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #16788 of 16,910 | #50014 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 526 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 35.1 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 0.5% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 0.5% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (6.5 vs 7.1).
- •Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus does better on math proficiency (10% vs 0.5%).
- •Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 0.5%).
- •Lancaster Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 98.5%).
- •Lancaster Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 35.1).
- •Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus is the larger school with 526 students compared with 316.
- •Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus is a charter school while Lancaster Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus better than Lancaster Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus and Lancaster Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus: 526. Lancaster Elementary: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus and Lancaster Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus is 444th of 446 and Lancaster Elementary is 1061st of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).