Carmen Middle School South vs United Community Center Acosta Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.5 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
United Community Center Acosta Middle School
Milwaukee · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
188 students
| Measure | Carmen Middle School South Milwaukee, Wisconsin | United Community Center Acosta Middle School Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #341 of 359 | #322 of 359 |
| National rank | #12705 of 15,369 | #11583 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 191 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 191 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •United Community Center Acosta Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 25.8).
- •United Community Center Acosta Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 100%).
- •United Community Center Acosta Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.7).
- •Carmen Middle School South is the larger school with 191 students compared with 188.
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 United Community Center Acosta Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), United Community Center Acosta Middle School ranks higher (31.7 vs 25.8 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 United Community Center Acosta Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmen Middle School South: 191. United Community Center Acosta Middle School: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmen Middle School South and United Community Center Acosta Middle School rank in Wisconsin?
Carmen Middle School South is 341st of 359 and United Community Center Acosta Middle School is 322nd of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).