Enrollment
191
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Milwaukee, WI
Carmen Middle School South
Federal NCES profile for Carmen Middle School South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 79/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550007603157Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carmen Middle School South earns 79/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 10
- middle schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 79
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Carmen Middle School South has class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carmen Middle School South ranks #1 of 10 middle schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
NCES ID 550007603157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+129% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carmen Middle School South compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carmen Middle School South
Carmen Middle School South is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter middle school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, enrolling 191 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.2:1, Carmen Middle School South is leaner than roughly 99% of Wisconsin schools and 64% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 88.1% of students qualify for free meals, 129% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 191 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 67 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Among Milwaukee's middle schools, it stands alongside Wedgewood Park School (541 students): Carmen Middle School South is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (5.2:1 vs 12.6:1).
Its district, Carmen High School of Science and Technology Inc., also runs Stellar Collegiate Charter School (190 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carmen Middle School South compares
Carmen Middle School South on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.2:1 | ▼ 64% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 129% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 129% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.2:1
students per teacher
- 64% below state mean
Top 1% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.8%
African American 11.5%
White 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, Carmen Middle School South is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
How Carmen Middle School South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar Collegiate Charter School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carmen Middle School South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools in Milwaukee
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Wedgewood Park School
Standard public school
541 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Morse Mid
Standard public school
383 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Audubon Technology and Communication Middle
Standard public school
345 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Middle
Standard public school
309 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Middle
Standard public school
270 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
United Community Center Acosta Middle School
Standard public school
188 students 9:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~191 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Carmen Middle School South
How many students attend Carmen Middle School South?
Carmen Middle School South has 191 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmen Middle School South?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmen Middle School South is 5.2:1, which is 64% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 67% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carmen Middle School South?
88.1% of students at Carmen Middle School South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carmen Middle School South?
The largest demographic group at Carmen Middle School South is Hispanic or Latino at 83.8% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carmen Middle School South?
Carmen Middle School South has a Resource Investment Index of 79/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Carmen Middle School South rank among middle schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Carmen Middle School South ranks #1 of 10 middle schools in Milwaukee, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Milwaukee on the city page.
Is Carmen Middle School South a good school?
Carmen Middle School South earns 79/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Carmen High School of Science and Technology Inc.?
Besides Carmen Middle School South, Carmen High School of Science and Technology Inc. also operates Stellar Collegiate Charter School (190 students). See the Carmen High School of Science and Technology Inc. district page for the complete list.
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