Overview
Carmen Middle School South is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The school enrolls 206 students. It is part of the Carmen High School of Science and Technology Inc district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Wisconsin state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictCarmen High School of Science and Technology Inc
County55079
CityMilwaukee
ZIP53215
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID550007603157
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment206
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %99%
State Avg43%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)