Kagel Elementary vs United Community Center Acosta Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 777 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kagel Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
292 students
United Community Center Acosta Middle School
Milwaukee · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
188 students
| Measure | Kagel Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | United Community Center Acosta Middle School Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1017 of 1,069 | #322 of 359 |
| National rank | #48966 of 50,301 | #11583 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 292 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •United Community Center Acosta Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 11.7).
- •United Community Center Acosta Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •United Community Center Acosta Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •United Community Center Acosta Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 86.3%).
- •United Community Center Acosta Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 17.2).
- •Kagel Elementary is the larger school with 292 students compared with 188.
- •Kagel Elementary is a public school while United Community Center Acosta Middle 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 Kagel Elementary better than United Community Center Acosta Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), United Community Center Acosta Middle School ranks higher (31.7 vs 11.7 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 Kagel Elementary and United Community Center Acosta Middle School?
About 777 m in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kagel Elementary: 292. United Community Center Acosta Middle School: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kagel Elementary and United Community Center Acosta Middle School rank in Wisconsin?
Kagel Elementary is 1017th of 1,069 and United Community Center Acosta Middle School is 322nd of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).