Carson Academy vs Fifty-Third Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 831 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carson Academy
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
326 students
Fifty-Third Street Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
308 students
| Measure | Carson Academy Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Fifty-Third Street Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1054 of 1,069 | #1037 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #49834 of 50,301 | #49452 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 326 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 4% | 4% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 3% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fifty-Third Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.0 vs 8.3).
- •Fifty-Third Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (3% vs 2%).
- •Fifty-Third Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 94.5%).
- •Fifty-Third Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.3).
- •Carson Academy is the larger school with 326 students compared with 308.
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 Carson Academy better than Fifty-Third Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fifty-Third Street Elementary ranks higher (10.0 vs 8.3 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 Carson Academy and Fifty-Third Street Elementary?
About 831 m in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson Academy: 326. Fifty-Third Street Elementary: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson Academy and Fifty-Third Street Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Carson Academy is 1054th of 1,069 and Fifty-Third Street Elementary is 1037th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).