Highland Community School vs Milwaukee Academy of Science
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 478 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 Science
Milwaukee · Charter other · Grades PK–12
1,711 students
| Measure | Highland Community School Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Milwaukee Academy of Science Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #802 of 1,069 | – |
| National rank | #32048 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 387 | 1,711 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 1,711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Community School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Highland Community School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Highland Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 91.9%).
- •Highland Community School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.6).
- •Milwaukee Academy of Science is the larger school with 1,711 students compared with 387.
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 Science?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Highland Community School and Milwaukee Academy of Science?
About 478 m in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Community School: 387. Milwaukee Academy of Science: 1,711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Community School and Milwaukee Academy of Science rank in Wisconsin?
Highland Community School is 802nd of 1,069 and Milwaukee Academy of Science is unranked among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).