Carmen Middle School South vs Zablocki Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.4 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
Zablocki Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students
| Measure | Carmen Middle School South Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Zablocki Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #341 of 359 | #980 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #12705 of 15,369 | #45493 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 191 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 191 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 12% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmen Middle School South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 19.0).
- •Zablocki Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90% vs 100%).
- •Zablocki Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.7).
- •Zablocki Elementary is the larger school with 250 students compared with 191.
- •Carmen Middle School South is a charter school while Zablocki 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 Zablocki Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carmen Middle School South ranks higher (25.8 vs 19.0 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 Zablocki Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmen Middle School South: 191. Zablocki Elementary: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmen Middle School South and Zablocki Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Carmen Middle School South is 341st of 359 and Zablocki Elementary is 980th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).