Carmen Middle School South vs Forest Home 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 Middle School South
Milwaukee · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
191 students
Forest Home Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
559 students
| Measure | Carmen Middle School South Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Forest Home Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #341 of 359 | #982 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #12705 of 15,369 | #45655 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 191 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 191 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 91.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 12% |
| Math proficiency | – | 14% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmen Middle School South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 18.7).
- •Forest Home Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.8% vs 100%).
- •Forest Home Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.7).
- •Forest Home Elementary is the larger school with 559 students compared with 191.
- •Carmen Middle School South is a charter school while Forest Home 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 Middle School South better than Forest Home Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carmen Middle School South ranks higher (25.8 vs 18.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carmen Middle School South and Forest Home Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmen Middle School South: 191. Forest Home Elementary: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmen Middle School South and Forest Home Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Carmen Middle School South is 341st of 359 and Forest Home Elementary is 982nd of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).