Highland Community School vs Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 930 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Community School
Milwaukee · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
387 students
Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
499 students
| Measure | Highland Community School Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #802 of 1,069 | #1032 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #32048 of 50,301 | #49340 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 387 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 11% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 10.5).
- •Highland Community School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 11%).
- •Highland Community School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 8%).
- •Highland Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 91%).
- •Highland Community School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.1).
- •Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language is the larger school with 499 students compared with 387.
- •Highland Community School is a charter school while Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language 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 Highland Community School better than Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Community School ranks higher (39.8 vs 10.5 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 Highland Community School and Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language?
About 930 m in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Community School: 387. Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Community School and Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language rank in Wisconsin?
Highland Community School is 802nd of 1,069 and Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language is 1032nd of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).