James Madison Academic Campus vs Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Madison Academic Campus
Milwaukee · Public high · Grades 9–12
468 students
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
Milwaukee · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
696 students
| Measure | James Madison Academic Campus Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Milwaukee Scholars Charter School Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #435 of 446 | #1030 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #16437 of 16,910 | #49310 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 468 | 696 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.7% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 15% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Madison Academic Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.0 vs 10.6).
- •Milwaukee Scholars Charter School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 2.5%).
- •Milwaukee Scholars Charter School does better on reading proficiency (11% vs 2.5%).
- •Milwaukee Scholars Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 85.7%).
- •James Madison Academic Campus does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 19.3).
- •Milwaukee Scholars Charter School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 468.
- •James Madison Academic Campus is a public school while Milwaukee Scholars Charter School is a charter 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 James Madison Academic Campus better than Milwaukee Scholars Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), James Madison Academic Campus ranks higher (12.0 vs 10.6 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 James Madison Academic Campus and Milwaukee Scholars Charter School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Madison Academic Campus: 468. Milwaukee Scholars Charter School: 696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Madison Academic Campus and Milwaukee Scholars Charter School rank in Wisconsin?
James Madison Academic Campus is 435th of 446 and Milwaukee Scholars Charter School is 1030th of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).